56185 ZIP Code — Wilmont, MN

Nobles County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56185 is located in Wilmont, Minnesota, within Nobles County. It covers approximately 43.33 square miles and serves a population of 483 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56185

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 $145,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,292. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 43% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56185 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

483
population
43.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56185 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56185

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56185. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Wilmont Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56155 Lismore (6.1 mi) 56141 Iona (8.1 mi) 56122 Chandler (10.9 mi) 56168 Rushmore (11.6 mi) 56110 Adrian (13 mi) 56131 Fulda (13.7 mi) 56187 Worthington (13.9 mi) 56119 Brewster (15.5 mi) 56158 Magnolia (16.2 mi) 56172 Slayton (16.8 mi) 56117 Bigelow (17.5 mi) 56151 Lake Wilson (17.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 483
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 105
Geography
Land area 43.33 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 43.7759
Longitude -95.8128
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 53.6% 45.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 33.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 17.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.7% 2.8% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

483
Population
11
People per sq mi
53.8
Median age
$57,292
Median household income
$36,535
Per capita income
$145,300
Median home value
$700
Median monthly rent
88.5%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
194
Housing units
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
7
14
5–9
11
9
10–14
7
15
15–19
12
14
20–24
10
21
25–34
15
23
35–44
18
34
45–54
25
27
55–59
21
23
60–64
17
51
65–74
38
11
75–84
9
23
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186513.5%
18 and over41886.5%
65 and over15031.1%
Median age53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1%
Two or more races 0.8%
GroupCount%
White46596.3%
Asian91.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native51%
Two or more races40.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.6% 45.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 33.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 17.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.7% 2.8% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 3.3%
$15k–$25k 5.3%
$25k–$35k 14.4%
$35k–$50k 17.2%
$50k–$75k 18.2%
$75k–$100k 14.8%
$100k–$150k 11.0%
$150k–$200k 7.2%
$200k+ 5.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k3.3%
$15k–$25k5.3%
$25k–$35k14.4%
$35k–$50k17.2%
$50k–$75k18.2%
$75k–$100k14.8%
$100k–$150k11.0%
$150k–$200k7.2%
$200k+5.3%
Median income$57,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%
$50k–$100k 24.3%
$100k–$150k 16.2%
$150k–$200k 14.1%
$200k–$300k 20.0%
$300k–$500k 8.1%
$500k–$1M 6.5%
$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$145,300
Median rent / month$700
Owner occupied88.5%
Renter occupied11.5%
Vacant4.1%
Single-family detached96.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.39

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.8%
2000–20091.4%
1990–199914.7%
1980–19899.2%
1970–19791.8%
1960–19698.3%
1950–195915.1%
1940–194910.1%
1939 or earlier37.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.5%
2 bedrooms19.7%
3 bedrooms40.8%
4 bedrooms22.5%
5+ bedrooms11.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.0%
1 vehicle24.4%
2 vehicles41.1%
3 or more33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity8.1%
Propane / LP gas84.2%
Fuel oil1.4%
Wood1.4%
No fuel used1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12559.8%
Cohabiting couple104.8%
Male householder, no spouse4421.1%
Female householder, no spouse3014.4%
Households with children under 182411.5%
Households with seniors (65+)9043.1%
Average household size2.31

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.5%10.4%
Married53.7%70.5%
Separated0.8%0.0%
Widowed0.8%8.2%
Divorced9.1%10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 2.9%
HS graduate 47.1%
Some college, no degree 23.5%
Associate's degree 12.0%
Bachelor's degree 9.9%
Graduate / professional 4.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.8%
Bachelor's or higher14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool45.1%
Kindergarten56.4%
Elementary school3646.2%
High school2126.9%
College / grad school1215.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 16.6%
Education & healthcare 16.6%
Manufacturing 15.4%
Transportation & utilities 14.6%
Construction 9.5%
Retail trade 4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%
Professional & management 4.0%
Other services 4.0%
Finance & real estate 3.6%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Public administration 2.8%
Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.2%
Service10.3%
Sales & office13.0%
Natural resources & construction12.3%
Production & transportation29.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.5%
Government8.3%
Self-employed20.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone71.4%
Carpool15.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.0%
Work from home5.6%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)19.1

Poverty

All people 6.4%
Under 18 years 7.7%
18 and over 6.2%
Married-couple families 4.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.6%
Retirement income20.1%
Supplemental Security2.9%
Cash public assistance1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP4.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.0%
High blood pressure30.2%
High cholesterol32.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis25.2%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.4%
Binge drinking19.7%
No physical activity22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.3%
Depression22.0%
Fair or poor health12.7%
Poor mental health13.7%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.3%
Visited dentist66.3%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss11.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans419.8%
Disability%
Any disability20.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years14.9%
65 and over38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance83.4%
Public insurance39.3%
No insurance3.1%
Uninsured under 196.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only46696.5%
Spanish40.9%
Other Indo-European40.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)47498.1%
Born in same state47297.7%
Born in different state37176.8%
Foreign born20.4%
Naturalized citizen91.9%
Not a US citizen444.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English408.3%
Polish377.7%
Italian316.4%
French112.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab91.9%
German71.4%
Dutch40.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.3%
Internet access93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56185

What city is ZIP code 56185 in?

ZIP code 56185 is primarily assigned to Wilmont, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56185 in?

ZIP code 56185 falls within Nobles County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56185 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 56185 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56185 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 56185 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56185?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 56185 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 56185 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 56185 in?

ZIP code 56185 observes the CST timezone.

Need the complete ZIP code database? Download all 42,000+ US ZIP codes — Excel, CSV, or Access. Includes lat/lng, county FIPS & timezone.
Download database →