56181 ZIP Code — Welcome, MN

Martin County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56181 is located in Welcome, Minnesota, within Martin County. It covers approximately 62.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,187 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56181

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 $103,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,500. 35% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56181 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,187

population

62.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56181 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56181

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56181. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Welcome	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56171 Sherburn (7.5 mi) 56031 Fairmont (7.6 mi) 56121 Ceylon (8.5 mi) 56176 Trimont (9.8 mi) 56127 Dunnell (11.4 mi) 56162 Ormsby (12.9 mi) 56088 Truman (13.4 mi) 56039 Granada (13.8 mi) 50531 Dolliver (15 mi) 56111 Alpha (15.2 mi) 56160 Odin (17.1 mi) 50514 Armstrong (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,187
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	62.27 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	43.6673
Longitude	-94.6036
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	46.8%	46.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	16.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.2%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,187

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$60,500

Median household income

$27,564

Per capita income

$103,800

Median home value

$645

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

502

Housing units

16.1%

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	307	25.9%
18 and over	880	74.1%
65 and over	222	18.7%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,108	92%
Two or more races	57	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1.4%
Asian	15	1.2%
Other race	4	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	46.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	16.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.2%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 26.3%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	26.3%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$60,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 39.3%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 8.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,800
Median rent / month	$645
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	38.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	38.8%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.6%
Electricity	9.2%
Propane / LP gas	23.3%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	257	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	54	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	89	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	80	16.7%
Households with children under 18	147	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	156	32.5%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	21.7%
Married	56.1%	61.5%
Separated	0.2%	0.4%
Widowed	6.6%	11.3%
Divorced	5.2%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 34.0%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.0%
Kindergarten	12	3.7%
Elementary school	201	62.2%
High school	44	13.6%
College / grad school	53	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Retail trade 14.9%

Public administration 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 4.6%

Construction 3.7%

Professional & management 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 14.4%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.1%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	21.5%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	22.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,135	95.6%
Spanish	10	0.9%
Other Indo-European	10	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,178	99.2%
Born in same state	1,178	99.2%
Born in different state	932	78.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	134	11.3%
Polish	120	10.1%
French	95	8%
Arab	44	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	42	3.5%
German	33	2.8%
English	23	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56181

What city is ZIP code 56181 in?

ZIP code 56181 is primarily assigned to Welcome, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56181 in?

ZIP code 56181 falls within Martin County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56181 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56181 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56181?

The median home value in ZIP code 56181 is $103,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 56181?

ZIP code 56181 has an estimated population of 1,187 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56181?

The median household income in ZIP code 56181 is $60,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56181 in?

ZIP code 56181 observes the CST timezone.