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Wilkin County
Wolverton, MN
56594
56594 ZIP Code — Wolverton, MN
Wilkin County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56594 is located in
Wolverton ,
Minnesota ,
within Wilkin County .
It covers approximately 93.81 square miles and serves a population of
512 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 56594
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 $174,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($90,250) 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 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 56594 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
512
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
167
Geography
Land area
93.81 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
46.5437
Longitude
-96.5975
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.0%
44.1%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
35.4%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
24.0%
17.8%
26.5%
Over $200k
9.0%
2.7%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$90,250
Median household income
$174,300
Median home value
$1,313
Median monthly rent
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 121 23.6% 18 and over 391 76.4% 65 and over 98 19.1% Median age 39.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.4%
Black or African American
3.1%
Group Count % White 422 80.5% Two or more races 40 7.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 18 3.4% Black or African American 16 3.1% Hispanic or Latino 12 2.3% Other race 12 2.3% Asian 4 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.0%
44.1%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
35.4%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
24.0%
17.8%
26.5%
Over $200k
9.0%
2.7%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.0% $10k–$15k 4.9% $15k–$25k 8.3% $25k–$35k 2.4% $35k–$50k 10.2% $50k–$75k 9.2% $75k–$100k 24.8% $100k–$150k 26.7% $150k–$200k 3.4% $200k+ 9.2% Median income $90,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $174,300 Median rent / month $1,313 Owner occupied 88.8% Renter occupied 11.2% Vacant 3.7% Single-family detached 90.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.3% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.4% 2000–2009 4.7% 1990–1999 5.6% 1980–1989 4.7% 1970–1979 19.6% 1960–1969 5.1% 1950–1959 5.1% 1940–1949 7.9% 1939 or earlier 45.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 4.2% 2 bedrooms 28.0% 3 bedrooms 32.2% 4 bedrooms 29.4% 5+ bedrooms 5.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.9% 1 vehicle 21.4% 2 vehicles 33.5% 3 or more 42.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.4% Electricity 12.1% Propane / LP gas 67.0% Fuel oil 10.7% Wood 4.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 133 64.6% Cohabiting couple 5 2.4% Male householder, no spouse 48 23.3% Female householder, no spouse 20 9.7% Households with children under 18 46 22.3% Households with seniors (65+) 72 35.0% Average household size 2.49
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.6% 15.7% Married 48.5% 74.2% Separated 0.4% 0.0% Widowed 3.5% 1.0% Divorced 11.0% 9.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.8% Bachelor's or higher 27.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 1.6% Kindergarten 16 12.9% Elementary school 38 30.6% High school 56 45.2% College / grad school 12 9.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
22.1%
Professional & management
11.0%
Education & healthcare
10.6%
Public administration
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.2% Service 12.5% Sales & office 23.6% Natural resources & construction 15.2% Production & transportation 14.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.1% Government 12.5% Self-employed 16.0% Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.7% Carpool 8.5% Public transit 1.2% Walk 0.8% Work from home 11.2% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 33.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.0% Retirement income 29.1% Supplemental Security 3.4% Cash public assistance 4.9% Food stamps / SNAP 8.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.6% High blood pressure 30.5% High cholesterol 31.1% Diabetes 9.2% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 8.7% Arthritis 24.0% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 5.6% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.7% Binge drinking 20.3% No physical activity 20.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.5% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 11.4% Poor mental health 13.0% Poor physical health 9.3% No health insurance 10.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.1% Visited dentist 68.4% Cholesterol screening 90.7% Teeth loss 10.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 17 4.3%
Disability % Any disability 7.0% Under 18 1.7% 18–64 years 6.5% 65 and over 15.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.8% Public insurance 28.5% No insurance 4.1% Uninsured under 19 0.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 482 94.1% 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) 489 95.5% Born in same state 487 95.1% Born in different state 209 40.8% Foreign born 2 0.4% Naturalized citizen 23 4.5% Not a US citizen 23 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 148 28.9% Italian 49 9.6% French 27 5.3% Arab 22 4.3%
Ancestry Count % English 20 3.9% Dutch 11 2.1% Irish 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.2% Internet access 96.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56594
What city is ZIP code 56594 in?
ZIP code 56594 is primarily assigned to Wolverton, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56594 in?
ZIP code 56594 falls within Wilkin County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56594 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 56594 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56594?
The median home value in ZIP code 56594 is $174,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 56594?
ZIP code 56594 has an estimated population of 512 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56594?
The median household income in ZIP code 56594 is $90,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56594 in?
ZIP code 56594 observes the CST timezone.
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