56180 ZIP Code — Walnut Grove, MN

Redwood County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56180 is located in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, within Redwood County. It covers approximately 117.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56180

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 $99,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,219. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

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

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 56180 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,218
population
117.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56180 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56180

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City Status
Walnut Grove Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56175 Tracy (10.3 mi) 56152 Lamberton (10.6 mi) 56255 Lucan (10.8 mi) 56263 Milroy (12.2 mi) 56123 Currie (13.7 mi) 56183 Westbrook (15 mi) 56293 Wabasso (16.4 mi) 56174 Storden (16.5 mi) 56292 Vesta (17 mi) 56083 Sanborn (17.3 mi) 56114 Avoca (19.1 mi) 56258 Marshall (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,218
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 127
Geography
Land area 117.85 sq mi
Water area 0.22 sq mi
Latitude 44.2539
Longitude -95.4817
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 38.6% 42.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 36.4% 36.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.6% 18.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.4% 2.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,218
Population
10
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$64,219
Median household income
$33,985
Per capita income
$99,300
Median home value
$575
Median monthly rent
77.3%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
452
Housing units
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
46
Under 5
41
65
5–9
58
48
10–14
42
32
15–19
29
52
20–24
47
78
25–34
69
61
35–44
54
45
45–54
41
38
55–59
33
57
60–64
51
77
65–74
68
30
75–84
26
16
85+
14
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834328.2%
18 and over87571.8%
65 and over23119.0%
Median age35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.9%
Asian 24.5%
Two or more races 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Black or African American 0.3%
GroupCount%
White80062.9%
Asian31224.5%
Two or more races846.6%
Hispanic or Latino544.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native181.4%
Black or African American40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.6% 42.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 36.4% 36.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.6% 18.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.4% 2.7% 8.5%
Under $10k 2.0%
$10k–$15k 3.3%
$15k–$25k 10.4%
$25k–$35k 10.6%
$35k–$50k 10.8%
$50k–$75k 23.6%
$75k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 13.7%
$150k–$200k 7.3%
$200k+ 6.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.0%
$10k–$15k3.3%
$15k–$25k10.4%
$25k–$35k10.6%
$35k–$50k10.8%
$50k–$75k23.6%
$75k–$100k12.3%
$100k–$150k13.7%
$150k–$200k7.3%
$200k+6.2%
Median income$64,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.1%
$50k–$100k 25.4%
$100k–$150k 17.4%
$150k–$200k 8.0%
$200k–$300k 14.0%
$300k–$500k 7.7%
$500k–$1M 2.3%
$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$99,300
Median rent / month$575
Owner occupied77.3%
Renter occupied22.7%
Vacant18.2%
Single-family detached86.8%
Large apartment buildings7.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.55

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.7%
2000–20095.8%
1990–19994.3%
1980–19896.1%
1970–197916.0%
1960–19696.5%
1950–195914.1%
1940–19498.6%
1939 or earlier37.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom9.7%
2 bedrooms23.1%
3 bedrooms33.5%
4 bedrooms27.2%
5+ bedrooms5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.5%
1 vehicle26.7%
2 vehicles33.9%
3 or more33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas43.6%
Electricity22.0%
Propane / LP gas25.3%
Fuel oil4.0%
Wood3.1%
No fuel used1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22950.4%
Cohabiting couple327.0%
Male householder, no spouse8017.6%
Female householder, no spouse11324.9%
Households with children under 1812527.5%
Households with seniors (65+)17538.5%
Average household size2.68

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.5%24.1%
Married54.9%53.3%
Separated1.5%2.1%
Widowed2.3%11.2%
Divorced4.8%9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%
Some HS, no diploma 3.7%
HS graduate 29.2%
Some college, no degree 29.3%
Associate's degree 10.8%
Bachelor's degree 14.8%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.2%
Bachelor's or higher19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool298.9%
Kindergarten3410.4%
Elementary school16249.7%
High school4614.1%
College / grad school5516.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%
Agriculture & mining 14.2%
Retail trade 12.8%
Manufacturing 11.0%
Construction 6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%
Finance & real estate 4.8%
Professional & management 4.3%
Other services 3.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.4%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Information 1.1%
Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.3%
Service17.9%
Sales & office15.8%
Natural resources & construction12.3%
Production & transportation18.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.6%
Government13.0%
Self-employed13.9%
Unpaid family workers0.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.7%
Carpool10.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.7%
Work from home10.9%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)22.5

Poverty

All people 15.1%
Under 18 years 28.4%
18 and over 9.9%
Married-couple families 7.9%
Female-led households 6.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.3%
Retirement income23.6%
Supplemental Security3.7%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP10.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.7%
High blood pressure32.2%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma8.3%
Arthritis25.6%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.5%
Binge drinking16.0%
No physical activity24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.5%
Depression19.2%
Fair or poor health13.8%
Poor mental health12.3%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.3%
Visited dentist66.2%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss12.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans526.0%
Disability%
Any disability8.3%
Under 182.0%
18–64 years7.6%
65 and over19.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.4%
Public insurance48.4%
No insurance15.1%
Uninsured under 1916.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,13192.9%
Spanish1109.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages1109.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,04986.1%
Born in same state1,04786.0%
Born in different state84569.4%
Foreign born20.2%
Naturalized citizen16913.9%
Not a US citizen11970.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish19215.8%
Italian272.2%
French211.7%
Dutch211.7%
AncestryCount%
English191.6%
Arab171.4%
German30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.3%
Internet access93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56180

What city is ZIP code 56180 in?

ZIP code 56180 is primarily assigned to Walnut Grove, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56180 in?

ZIP code 56180 falls within Redwood County, Minnesota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56180?

15% of residents in ZIP code 56180 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56180 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 56180 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56180?

The median home value in ZIP code 56180 is $99,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 56180?

ZIP code 56180 has an estimated population of 1,218 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56180 in?

ZIP code 56180 observes the CST timezone.

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