56174 ZIP Code — Storden, MN

Cottonwood County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56174 is located in Storden, Minnesota, within Cottonwood County. It covers approximately 39.89 square miles and serves a population of 345 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56174

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,125. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56174 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

345

population

39.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56174 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56174

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56174. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Storden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56183 Westbrook (7.1 mi) 56145 Jeffers (8.8 mi) 56152 Lamberton (12.1 mi) 56101 Windom (12.5 mi) 56083 Sanborn (12.9 mi) 56137 Heron Lake (14.2 mi) 56114 Avoca (15.3 mi) 56019 Comfrey (16.4 mi) 56180 Walnut Grove (16.5 mi) 56123 Currie (17.1 mi) 56159 Mountain Lake (18.8 mi) 56087 Springfield (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	345
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	39.89 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	44.0578
Longitude	-95.2909
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	507

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	49.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	15.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

345

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$73,125

Median household income

$32,482

Per capita income

$83,800

Median home value

$983

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

141

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	86	24.9%
18 and over	259	75.1%
65 and over	79	22.9%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	318	89.1%
Two or more races	16	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	12	3.4%
Other race	8	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	49.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	15.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	25.2%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$73,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.1%

$50k–$100k 46.2%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,800
Median rent / month	$983
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	99.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	18.6%
1939 or earlier	28.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	34.7%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.9%
Electricity	0.7%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Fuel oil	9.1%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	80	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	12	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	32	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	19	13.3%
Households with children under 18	34	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	37.8%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	20.3%
Married	61.2%	64.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.3%
Divorced	16.5%	1.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	12.2%
Kindergarten	8	8.9%
Elementary school	37	41.1%
High school	20	22.2%
College / grad school	14	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Public administration 15.8%

Retail trade 13.3%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Other services 12.7%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Professional & management 4.2%

Construction 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.3%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 12.8%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	16.1%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	17.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	318	92.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	345	100.0%
Born in same state	345	100.0%
Born in different state	232	67.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	79	22.9%
Italian	48	13.9%
English	17	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	1.2%
Dutch	4	1.2%
Arab	4	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	83.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56174

What city is ZIP code 56174 in?

ZIP code 56174 is primarily assigned to Storden, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56174 in?

ZIP code 56174 falls within Cottonwood County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56174 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56174 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56174 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 56174 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56174?

The median home value in ZIP code 56174 is $83,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 56174?

ZIP code 56174 has an estimated population of 345 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56174 in?

ZIP code 56174 observes the CST timezone.