56183 ZIP Code — Westbrook, MN

Cottonwood County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56183 is located in Westbrook, Minnesota, within Cottonwood County. It covers approximately 95.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56183

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 $98,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,368. 37% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56183 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,285
population
95.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56183 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56183

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56183. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Westbrook Acceptable
Westbrook Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56174 Storden (7.1 mi) 56114 Avoca (8.4 mi) 56123 Currie (10.5 mi) 56137 Heron Lake (13.6 mi) 56131 Fulda (13.9 mi) 56180 Walnut Grove (15 mi) 56101 Windom (15.1 mi) 56152 Lamberton (15.5 mi) 56145 Jeffers (15.9 mi) 56172 Slayton (16.1 mi) 56083 Sanborn (18.7 mi) 56175 Tracy (19.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,285
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 033
Geography
Land area 95.22 sq mi
Water area 1.78 sq mi
Latitude 44.0398
Longitude -95.4320
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 54.3% 49.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 31.6% 33.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 13.3% 15.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.7% 1.9% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,285
Population
13
People per sq mi
47.3
Median age
$52,368
Median household income
$33,786
Per capita income
$98,300
Median home value
$658
Median monthly rent
76.5%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
545
Housing units
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
37
Under 5
36
26
5–9
25
47
10–14
45
39
15–19
37
37
20–24
35
58
25–34
56
72
35–44
70
84
45–54
80
35
55–59
34
46
60–64
44
86
65–74
82
51
75–84
50
37
85+
36
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824919.4%
18 and over1,03680.6%
65 and over34226.6%
Median age47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%
Asian 3%
Two or more races 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Black or African American 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,19893.2%
Asian393%
Two or more races332.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native120.9%
Black or African American30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.3% 49.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 31.6% 33.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 13.3% 15.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.7% 1.9% 8.5%
Under $10k 7.8%
$10k–$15k 10.1%
$15k–$25k 6.1%
$25k–$35k 10.1%
$35k–$50k 12.9%
$50k–$75k 15.1%
$75k–$100k 13.2%
$100k–$150k 16.7%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k+ 4.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.8%
$10k–$15k10.1%
$15k–$25k6.1%
$25k–$35k10.1%
$35k–$50k12.9%
$50k–$75k15.1%
$75k–$100k13.2%
$100k–$150k16.7%
$150k–$200k3.6%
$200k+4.3%
Median income$52,368

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%
$50k–$100k 29.9%
$100k–$150k 7.4%
$150k–$200k 13.4%
$200k–$300k 17.1%
$300k–$500k 7.4%
$500k–$1M 2.2%
$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$98,300
Median rent / month$658
Owner occupied76.5%
Renter occupied23.5%
Vacant12.1%
Single-family detached88.6%
Large apartment buildings7.4%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.27

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.5%
2000–20097.0%
1990–19993.8%
1980–19892.9%
1970–197911.1%
1960–19697.7%
1950–195912.4%
1940–194914.8%
1939 or earlier36.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.4%
2 bedrooms31.7%
3 bedrooms35.5%
4 bedrooms20.4%
5+ bedrooms7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.0%
1 vehicle31.0%
2 vehicles36.1%
3 or more31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.8%
Electricity11.9%
Propane / LP gas25.2%
Fuel oil7.9%
Wood2.3%
No fuel used0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26343.5%
Cohabiting couple7412.3%
Male householder, no spouse15625.8%
Female householder, no spouse11118.4%
Households with children under 1812821.2%
Households with seniors (65+)23538.9%
Average household size2.10

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.5%24.4%
Married48.4%53.8%
Separated0.0%0.2%
Widowed3.6%11.6%
Divorced14.5%10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%
Some HS, no diploma 5.0%
HS graduate 37.4%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 11.2%
Bachelor's degree 15.9%
Graduate / professional 6.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.6%
Bachelor's or higher22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3011.3%
Kindergarten93.4%
Elementary school9535.8%
High school7026.4%
College / grad school6123.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%
Agriculture & mining 15.0%
Construction 12.1%
Retail trade 10.7%
Finance & real estate 7.3%
Manufacturing 7.0%
Transportation & utilities 7.0%
Other services 5.8%
Professional & management 4.0%
Public administration 2.4%
Information 2.2%
Wholesale trade 1.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.5%
Service9.4%
Sales & office18.1%
Natural resources & construction19.0%
Production & transportation18.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.7%
Government9.6%
Self-employed17.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.8%
Carpool5.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.0%
Work from home6.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)20.5

Poverty

All people 17.0%
Under 18 years 15.5%
18 and over 17.4%
Married-couple families 8.0%
Female-led households 26.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.6%
Retirement income21.7%
Supplemental Security4.0%
Cash public assistance2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP7.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.0%
High blood pressure38.4%
High cholesterol36.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Heart disease9.7%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma8.6%
Arthritis31.4%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer10.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.1%
Binge drinking14.9%
No physical activity25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.1%
Depression20.4%
Fair or poor health15.1%
Poor mental health12.0%
Poor physical health11.5%
No health insurance10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist66.4%
Cholesterol screening92.1%
Teeth loss12.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1029.8%
Disability%
Any disability13.2%
Under 184.8%
18–64 years8.2%
65 and over30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.4%
Public insurance41.7%
No insurance5.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,21294.3%
Spanish40.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages40.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,27999.5%
Born in same state1,27699.3%
Born in different state98076.3%
Foreign born30.2%
Naturalized citizen60.5%
Not a US citizen6100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish24018.7%
Italian1038%
Dutch997.7%
French816.3%
AncestryCount%
English423.3%
Arab372.9%
German70.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.0%
Internet access91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56183

What city is ZIP code 56183 in?

ZIP code 56183 is primarily assigned to Westbrook, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56183 in?

ZIP code 56183 falls within Cottonwood County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56183 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 56183 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56183?

17% of residents in ZIP code 56183 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56183 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 56183 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56183?

The median home value in ZIP code 56183 is $98,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 56183 in?

ZIP code 56183 observes the CST timezone.

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