56291 ZIP Code — Taunton, MN

Lyon County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56291 is located in Taunton, Minnesota, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 66.04 square miles and serves a population of 433 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56291

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 $159,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56291 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

433

population

66.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56291 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56291

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56291. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Taunton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56264 Minneota (5.2 mi) 56280 Porter (7.8 mi) 56142 Ivanhoe (8.6 mi) 56239 Ghent (10.5 mi) 56113 Arco (13.4 mi) 56220 Canby (13.5 mi) 56157 Lynd (14 mi) 56223 Clarkfield (15.7 mi) 56229 Cottonwood (16.3 mi) 56258 Marshall (17.1 mi) 56245 Hanley Falls (17.2 mi) 56136 Hendricks (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	433
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	66.04 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	44.5869
Longitude	-96.0532
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	45.0%	43.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	32.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	20.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	7.1%	3.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

433

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$55,000

Median household income

$37,321

Per capita income

$159,400

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

196

Housing units

20.0%

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	105	24.2%
18 and over	328	75.8%
65 and over	80	18.5%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Two or more races 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	430	99.1%
Two or more races	2	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	43.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	32.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	20.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	7.1%	3.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$55,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 11.4%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,400
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	95.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	49.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	11.8%
3 bedrooms	30.8%
4 bedrooms	33.2%
5+ bedrooms	20.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	27.9%
3 or more	49.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	25.3%
Propane / LP gas	55.3%
Fuel oil	7.4%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	19	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	44	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	38	20.0%
Households with children under 18	43	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	32.6%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	26.9%
Married	50.6%	53.2%
Separated	0.6%	1.2%
Widowed	9.0%	9.9%
Divorced	9.0%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 16.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	13.2%
Kindergarten	6	5.7%
Elementary school	42	39.6%
High school	32	30.2%
College / grad school	12	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Construction 14.2%

Retail trade 10.9%

Other services 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Professional & management 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.7%
Service	8.4%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.5%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	413	95.4%
Spanish	2	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	428	98.8%
Born in same state	424	97.9%
Born in different state	387	89.4%
Foreign born	4	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.2%
Not a US citizen	2	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	108	24.9%
Italian	24	5.5%
French	12	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	2.5%
Dutch	8	1.8%
Arab	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56291

What city is ZIP code 56291 in?

ZIP code 56291 is primarily assigned to Taunton, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56291 in?

ZIP code 56291 falls within Lyon County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56291 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 56291 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56291?

The median home value in ZIP code 56291 is $159,400.

Does ZIP code 56291 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 56291 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 56291?

ZIP code 56291 has an estimated population of 433 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56291 in?

ZIP code 56291 observes the CST timezone.