56090 ZIP Code — Vernon Center, MN
Blue Earth County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56090 is located in Vernon Center, Minnesota, within Blue Earth County. It covers approximately 42.99 square miles and serves a population of 610 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56090
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 $162,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,806. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
610
population
42.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56090 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56090
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56090. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Vernon Center | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56034 Garden City (5.6 mi)
56010 Amboy (6.3 mi)
56062 Madelia (7.2 mi)
56060 Lewisville (9.8 mi)
56037 Good Thunder (10 mi)
56055 Lake Crystal (10.8 mi)
56065 Mapleton (13.5 mi)
56088 Truman (14.4 mi)
56098 Winnebago (15.3 mi)
56001 Mankato (16.5 mi)
56041 Hanska (17.1 mi)
56081 Saint James (18.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 610 |
| Population density | 14 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 42.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.9782 |
| Longitude | -94.2488 |
| 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 | 35.4% | 41.3% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.9% | 33.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 21.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 3.7% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
610
Population
14
People per sq mi
40.1
Median age
$76,806
Median household income
$39,046
Per capita income
$162,000
Median home value
$950
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
5.4%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
229
Housing units
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
17
Under 5
14
23
5–9
20
15
10–14
12
20
15–19
17
25
20–24
22
48
25–34
41
44
35–44
37
44
45–54
37
35
55–59
29
16
60–64
14
25
65–74
21
6
75–84
5
12
85+
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 116 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 494 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 80 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.9%
Two or more races
1.1%
Black or African American
0.5%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 600 | 97.9% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 41.3% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.9% | 33.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 21.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 3.7% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
12.0%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
10.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 10.8% |
| Median income | $76,806 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.4%
$50k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
28.2%
$150k–$200k
22.8%
$200k–$300k
12.9%
$300k–$500k
10.4%
$500k–$1M
7.9%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,000 |
| Median rent / month | $950 |
| Owner occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter occupied | 18.9% |
| Vacant | 9.8% |
| Single-family detached | 94.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 53.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% |
| 3 or more | 43.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.2% |
| Electricity | 6.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 43.0% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 135 | 54.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 45 | 18.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 39 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 30 | 12.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 74 | 29.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 56 | 22.5% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.6% | 25.2% |
| Married | 53.1% | 58.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
35.8%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
19.3%
Bachelor's degree
13.6%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 58 | 49.6% |
| High school | 35 | 29.9% |
| College / grad school | 15 | 12.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
19.4%
Education & healthcare
16.7%
Retail trade
14.0%
Agriculture & mining
13.4%
Construction
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Other services
5.9%
Professional & management
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.4%
Public administration
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.3% |
| Service | 10.8% |
| Sales & office | 27.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 21.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 8.9% |
| Self-employed | 12.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.0% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.1% |
| Work from home | 6.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
5.4%
Under 18 years
6.0%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
12.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 15.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 69.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 30 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.6% |
| 18–64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.3% |
| Public insurance | 29.8% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 579 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 20 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 4 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 578 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 578 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 535 | 87.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 32 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 16 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 59 | 9.7% |
| French | 46 | 7.5% |
| Italian | 45 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 14 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 9 | 1.5% |
| German | 3 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56090
What city is ZIP code 56090 in?
ZIP code 56090 is primarily assigned to Vernon Center, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56090 in?
ZIP code 56090 falls within Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56090 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 56090 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56090?
The median home value in ZIP code 56090 is $162,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 56090?
ZIP code 56090 has an estimated population of 610 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56090?
The median household income in ZIP code 56090 is $76,806, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56090 in?
ZIP code 56090 observes the CST timezone.