56389 ZIP Code — West Union, MN
Todd County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56389 is located in West Union, Minnesota, within Todd County. It covers approximately 0.69 square miles and serves a population of 77 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.
77
population
0.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56389 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56389
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56389. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| West Union | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 77 |
| Population density | 112 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.8012 |
| Longitude | -95.0794 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 320 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.6% | 46.3% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 35.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.1% | 16.5% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
77
Population
112
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$63,750
Median household income
$25,787
Per capita income
$102,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
90.6%
Home ownership
31.2%
Poverty rate
8.9%
Unemployment
34
Housing units
3.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
0
6
5–9
5
2
10–14
2
3
20–24
3
8
25–34
6
6
35–44
5
2
45–54
1
9
55–59
7
5
60–64
5
1
65–74
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 61 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 1 | 1.3% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.6% | 46.3% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 35.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.1% | 16.5% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
18.8%
$10k–$15k
9.4%
$15k–$25k
3.1%
$25k–$35k
3.1%
$35k–$50k
6.3%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$75k–$100k
31.3%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 18.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 31.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| Median income | $63,750 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
48.3%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k–$300k
20.7%
$300k–$500k
3.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $102,100 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 90.6% |
| Renter occupied | 9.4% |
| Vacant | 13.5% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 43.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 46.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 9.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 56.3% |
| Fuel oil | 9.4% |
| Wood | 25.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13 | 40.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 18.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10 | 31.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3 | 9.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 34.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1 | 3.1% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.2% | 39.3% |
| Married | 39.4% | 42.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 33.3% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
34.5%
Some college, no degree
27.3%
Associate's degree
34.5%
Bachelor's degree
3.6%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 3.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 15 | 78.9% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.1%
Retail trade
22.0%
Other services
12.2%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
9.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Professional & management
4.9%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.4% |
| Service | 24.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.9% |
| Production & transportation | 24.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.4% |
| Government | 7.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.4% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 13.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
31.2%
Under 18 years
18.8%
18 and over
34.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
66.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 3.1% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 25.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 34.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.3% |
| Binge drinking | 22.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.4% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.0% |
| Public insurance | 32.5% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 76 | 98.7% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 77 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 77 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 55 | 71.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 10 | 13% |
| Polish | 10 | 13% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3 | 3.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 90.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56389
What city is ZIP code 56389 in?
ZIP code 56389 is primarily assigned to West Union, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56389 in?
ZIP code 56389 falls within Todd County, Minnesota.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56389?
31% of residents in ZIP code 56389 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 56389?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 56389 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 56389 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56389?
The median home value in ZIP code 56389 is $102,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 56389 in?
ZIP code 56389 observes the CST timezone.