56592 ZIP Code — Winger, MN

Polk County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56592 is located in Winger, Minnesota, within Polk County. It covers approximately 58.91 square miles and serves a population of 527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56592

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 $136,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

35% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 56592 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

527

population

58.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56592 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56592

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56592. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56516 Bejou (6.8 mi) 56535 Erskine (9.1 mi) 56556 Mcintosh (10.5 mi) 56540 Fertile (12.2 mi) 56542 Fosston (12.4 mi) 56736 Mentor (13.1 mi) 56557 Mahnomen (14.7 mi) 56545 Gary (14.9 mi) 56651 Lengby (18 mi) 56715 Brooks (18.1 mi) 56742 Oklee (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	527
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	58.91 sq mi
Water area	0.99 sq mi
Latitude	47.5430
Longitude	-96.0050
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	44.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	31.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	20.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	9.8%	3.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

527

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$29,468

Per capita income

$136,500

Median home value

$631

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

197

Housing units

22.8%

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	185	35.1%
18 and over	342	64.9%
65 and over	84	15.9%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 4.7%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	491	93.2%
Two or more races	25	4.7%
Asian	8	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	44.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	31.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	20.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	9.8%	3.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 20.4%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	20.4%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,500
Median rent / month	$631
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	39.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	28.7%
Propane / LP gas	43.1%
Fuel oil	7.7%
Wood	12.2%
No fuel used	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	102	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	7	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	45	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	27	14.9%
Households with children under 18	50	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	34.3%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.2%	31.1%
Married	46.7%	55.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	5.5%
Divorced	13.2%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	82	62.6%
High school	40	30.5%
College / grad school	4	3.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 24.2%

Construction 16.0%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Retail trade 8.7%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Other services 1.3%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	24.7%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.0%
Carpool	18.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.0%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	14.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.2%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	34.7%
Uninsured under 19	56.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	498	94.5%
Spanish	46	9.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	41	8.2%
Other languages	5	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	519	98.5%
Born in same state	518	98.3%
Born in different state	312	59.2%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.5%
Not a US citizen	5	62.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	166	31.5%
Dutch	25	4.7%
Italian	9	1.7%
French	8	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	1.3%
English	7	1.3%
Arab	5	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56592

What city is ZIP code 56592 in?

ZIP code 56592 is primarily assigned to Winger, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56592 in?

ZIP code 56592 falls within Polk County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56592 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 56592 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 56592 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 56592 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56592?

The median home value in ZIP code 56592 is $136,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 56592?

ZIP code 56592 has an estimated population of 527 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56592 in?

ZIP code 56592 observes the CST timezone.