56101 ZIP Code — Windom, MN
Cottonwood County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56101 is located in Windom, Minnesota, within Cottonwood County. It covers approximately 172.33 square miles and serves a population of 6,079 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56101
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 $151,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $61,852. 41% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,079
population
172.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56101 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56101
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Windom | Acceptable |
| Windom | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56137 Heron Lake (6.3 mi)
56161 Okabena (12.1 mi)
56174 Storden (12.5 mi)
56159 Mountain Lake (14 mi)
56183 Westbrook (15.1 mi)
56145 Jeffers (15.3 mi)
56131 Fulda (17.4 mi)
56150 Lakefield (17.5 mi)
56119 Brewster (18.6 mi)
56143 Jackson (18.7 mi)
56167 Round Lake (19.1 mi)
56114 Avoca (19.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,079 |
| Population density | 35 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 172.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.35 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.8841 |
| Longitude | -95.2181 |
| 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 | 49.3% | 49.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 33.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 15.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
6,079
Population
35
People per sq mi
41.1
Median age
$61,852
Median household income
$34,381
Per capita income
$151,200
Median home value
$800
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
2,111
Housing units
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
175
Under 5
170
229
5–9
221
205
10–14
199
164
15–19
158
159
20–24
154
399
25–34
387
341
35–44
330
262
45–54
253
216
55–59
209
208
60–64
201
348
65–74
336
241
75–84
234
142
85+
138
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,412 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 4,667 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,439 | 23.7% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.5%
Hispanic or Latino
8.2%
Other race
5.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
2.6%
Asian
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,127 | 77.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 540 | 8.2% |
| Other race | 381 | 5.8% |
| Two or more races | 240 | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 172 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 102 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.3% | 49.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 33.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 15.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
14.6%
$35k–$50k
14.9%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $61,852 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
19.6%
$100k–$150k
22.4%
$150k–$200k
24.8%
$200k–$300k
14.2%
$300k–$500k
9.3%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,200 |
| Median rent / month | $800 |
| Owner occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter occupied | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
| Single-family detached | 82.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% |
| 3 or more | 20.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.6% |
| Electricity | 11.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,236 | 50.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 169 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 569 | 23.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 480 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 737 | 30.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 901 | 36.7% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.1% | 17.4% |
| Married | 53.5% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
32.6%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 93 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 91 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 673 | 49.5% |
| High school | 320 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 183 | 13.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Manufacturing
18.4%
Retail trade
11.6%
Public administration
7.3%
Construction
7.1%
Agriculture & mining
6.8%
Other services
5.2%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Professional & management
1.6%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.2% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.8% |
| Production & transportation | 17.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.4% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 8.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.0%
Under 18 years
13.1%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
48.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 27.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.6% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.2% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 346 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 and over | 36.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.7% |
| Public insurance | 37.9% |
| No insurance | 3.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,734 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 160 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 131 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 20 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,669 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 5,656 | 93.0% |
| Born in different state | 4,402 | 72.4% |
| Foreign born | 13 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 410 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 83 | 20.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 974 | 16% |
| Italian | 340 | 5.6% |
| French | 253 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 157 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 111 | 1.8% |
| Dutch | 111 | 1.8% |
| German | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 91.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56101
What city is ZIP code 56101 in?
ZIP code 56101 is primarily assigned to Windom, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56101 in?
ZIP code 56101 falls within Cottonwood County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56101 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 56101 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56101?
The median home value in ZIP code 56101 is $151,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 56101?
ZIP code 56101 has an estimated population of 6,079 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56101?
The median household income in ZIP code 56101 is $61,852, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56101 in?
ZIP code 56101 observes the CST timezone.