56292 ZIP Code — Vesta, MN

Redwood County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56292 is located in Vesta, Minnesota, within Redwood County. It covers approximately 57.14 square miles and serves a population of 591 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56292

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 $116,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,000. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56292 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

591

population

57.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56292 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56292

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56292. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vesta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56255 Lucan (7 mi) 56263 Milroy (7.7 mi) 56214 Belview (9.5 mi) 56297 Wood Lake (9.7 mi) 56237 Echo (10.4 mi) 56293 Wabasso (11.3 mi) 56229 Cottonwood (14.2 mi) 56258 Marshall (14.6 mi) 56283 Redwood Falls (15.1 mi) 56180 Walnut Grove (17 mi) 56245 Hanley Falls (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	591
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	57.14 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	44.4993
Longitude	-95.4525
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	38.5%	42.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	36.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	18.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

591

Population

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$70,000

Median household income

$29,703

Per capita income

$116,300

Median home value

$1,107

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

205

Housing units

17.7%

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	176	29.8%
18 and over	415	70.2%
65 and over	75	12.7%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Black or African American 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1.5%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	545	90.1%
Black or African American	32	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	2.3%
Other race	9	1.5%
Two or more races	5	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	42.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	36.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	18.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$70,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 27.9%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,300
Median rent / month	$1,107
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	97.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	0.9%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	42.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	31.4%
4 bedrooms	31.0%
5+ bedrooms	18.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	10.3%
Propane / LP gas	84.3%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	9	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	30	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	36	17.6%
Households with children under 18	69	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	28.4%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	30.4%
Married	64.2%	52.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	2.5%	9.3%
Divorced	8.3%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	5.0%
Kindergarten	13	7.2%
Elementary school	78	43.3%
High school	50	27.8%
College / grad school	30	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.6%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Wholesale trade 9.8%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 4.9%

Professional & management 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Public administration 2.1%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.5%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	18.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	9.3%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	557	94.2%
Spanish	3	0.5%
Other Indo-European	2	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	580	98.1%
Born in same state	580	98.1%
Born in different state	513	86.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.9%
Not a US citizen	4	36.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	48	8.1%
Polish	41	6.9%
Arab	22	3.7%
Italian	21	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	13	2.2%
English	8	1.4%
German	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56292

What city is ZIP code 56292 in?

ZIP code 56292 is primarily assigned to Vesta, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56292 in?

ZIP code 56292 falls within Redwood County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56292 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56292 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56292?

The median home value in ZIP code 56292 is $116,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 56292?

ZIP code 56292 has an estimated population of 591 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56292?

The median household income in ZIP code 56292 is $70,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56292 in?

ZIP code 56292 observes the CST timezone.