56289 ZIP Code — Sunburg, MN

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56289 is located in Sunburg, Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. It covers approximately 51.33 square miles and serves a population of 616 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56289

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 $268,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,125. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56289 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

616

population

51.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56289 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56289

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56289. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sunburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56279 Pennock (7.6 mi) 56252 Kerkhoven (8.7 mi) 56271 Murdock (10.3 mi) 56316 Brooten (12.1 mi) 56273 New London (13.3 mi) 56288 Spicer (14.6 mi) 56312 Belgrade (16.2 mi) 56215 Benson (16.3 mi) 56201 Willmar (18.1 mi) 56334 Glenwood (18.7 mi) 56282 Raymond (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	616
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	51.33 sq mi
Water area	5.33 sq mi
Latitude	45.3324
Longitude	-95.2253
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	320

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	39.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	35.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	20.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	4.8%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

616

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$68,125

Median household income

$39,051

Per capita income

$268,600

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

338

Housing units

22.0%

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	136	22.1%
18 and over	480	77.9%
65 and over	178	28.9%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	612	99.4%
Black or African American	2	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	39.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	35.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	20.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	4.8%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$68,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 28.2%

$300k–$500k 31.5%

$500k–$1M 8.0%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$268,600
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	95.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	20.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	19.3%
Propane / LP gas	66.3%
Fuel oil	9.6%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	148	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	77	28.5%
Female householder, no spouse	39	14.4%
Households with children under 18	57	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	41.9%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	17.1%
Married	57.6%	70.5%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	11.1%
Divorced	10.1%	1.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 17.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	18.4%
Kindergarten	13	9.6%
Elementary school	61	44.9%
High school	21	15.4%
College / grad school	16	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.9%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Construction 12.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Retail trade 7.4%

Professional & management 7.0%

Public administration 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Other services 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	70.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	571	92.7%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	604	98.1%
Born in same state	603	97.9%
Born in different state	561	91.1%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.9%
Not a US citizen	10	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	280	45.5%
Italian	53	8.6%
French	38	6.2%
English	27	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	3.2%
Dutch	6	1%
German	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	83.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56289

What city is ZIP code 56289 in?

ZIP code 56289 is primarily assigned to Sunburg, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56289 in?

ZIP code 56289 falls within Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56289 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 56289 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56289 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 56289 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56289 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 56289 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56289 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 56289 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56289 in?

ZIP code 56289 observes the CST timezone.