56186 ZIP Code — Woodstock, MN

Pipestone County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56186 is located in Woodstock, Minnesota, within Pipestone County. It covers approximately 63.07 square miles and serves a population of 419 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56186

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 $177,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,357) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

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

Overall, ZIP code 56186 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

419
population
63.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56186 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56186

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City Status
Woodstock Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56151 Lake Wilson (7.9 mi) 56151 Lake Wilson (7.9 mi) 56122 Chandler (10.9 mi) 56128 Edgerton (11 mi) 56164 Pipestone (12.9 mi) 56170 Ruthton (13.2 mi) 56115 Balaton (16.3 mi) 56172 Slayton (16.4 mi) 56134 Hardwick (17.2 mi) 56141 Iona (17.5 mi) 56178 Tyler (18.1 mi) 56144 Jasper (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 419
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 117
Geography
Land area 63.07 sq mi
Water area 0.07 sq mi
Latitude 44.0226
Longitude -96.0840
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 48.6% 46.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 31.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 17.4% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 4.6% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

419
Population
7
People per sq mi
36.6
Median age
$55,357
Median household income
$38,936
Per capita income
$177,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
85.6%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
175
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
21
Under 5
16
24
5–9
19
11
10–14
9
19
15–19
14
11
20–24
8
19
25–34
15
50
35–44
39
13
45–54
10
19
55–59
15
17
60–64
14
27
65–74
21
1
75–84
1
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811828.2%
18 and over30171.8%
65 and over5613.4%
Median age36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%
Black or African American 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or more races 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White38190.7%
Black or African American245.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native71.7%
Two or more races61.4%
Hispanic or Latino10.2%
Other race10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 48.6% 46.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 31.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 17.4% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 4.6% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.4%
$10k–$15k 5.7%
$15k–$25k 6.3%
$25k–$35k 5.2%
$35k–$50k 15.5%
$50k–$75k 24.7%
$75k–$100k 14.4%
$100k–$150k 15.5%
$150k–$200k 1.7%
$200k+ 7.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.4%
$10k–$15k5.7%
$15k–$25k6.3%
$25k–$35k5.2%
$35k–$50k15.5%
$50k–$75k24.7%
$75k–$100k14.4%
$100k–$150k15.5%
$150k–$200k1.7%
$200k+7.5%
Median income$55,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.5%
$50k–$100k 13.4%
$100k–$150k 13.4%
$150k–$200k 26.8%
$200k–$300k 8.1%
$300k–$500k 13.4%
$500k–$1M 4.0%
$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$177,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied85.6%
Renter occupied14.4%
Vacant13.0%
Single-family detached98.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.0%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.55

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.0%
2000–20094.5%
1990–19998.0%
1980–19895.0%
1970–19796.5%
1960–19696.5%
1950–195920.0%
1940–19494.0%
1939 or earlier41.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms26.0%
3 bedrooms31.5%
4 bedrooms27.0%
5+ bedrooms15.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.6%
1 vehicle12.1%
2 vehicles52.3%
3 or more35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity11.5%
Propane / LP gas81.0%
Fuel oil5.2%
Wood1.1%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10158.0%
Cohabiting couple116.3%
Male householder, no spouse4224.1%
Female householder, no spouse2011.5%
Households with children under 187140.8%
Households with seniors (65+)3821.8%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.4%18.6%
Married62.1%64.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.5%6.2%
Divorced10.0%10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%
Some HS, no diploma 5.2%
HS graduate 33.7%
Some college, no degree 34.8%
Associate's degree 10.5%
Bachelor's degree 9.7%
Graduate / professional 4.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.9%
Bachelor's or higher13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1613.6%
Kindergarten32.5%
Elementary school5244.1%
High school2622.0%
College / grad school2117.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 17.5%
Education & healthcare 17.5%
Professional & management 12.4%
Other services 10.3%
Construction 8.1%
Retail trade 8.1%
Transportation & utilities 7.3%
Manufacturing 6.8%
Finance & real estate 4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%
Public administration 2.6%
Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.6%
Service9.4%
Sales & office17.1%
Natural resources & construction19.2%
Production & transportation13.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.4%
Government7.3%
Self-employed18.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone71.7%
Carpool1.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.2%
Work from home21.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.5

Poverty

All people 11.2%
Under 18 years 8.5%
18 and over 12.3%
Married-couple families 6.9%
Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security20.1%
Retirement income5.7%
Supplemental Security3.4%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP4.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.4%
High blood pressure29.7%
High cholesterol31.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Heart disease6.2%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis23.8%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease5.9%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.6%
Binge drinking19.9%
No physical activity21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.4%
Depression21.4%
Fair or poor health12.1%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health9.6%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.4%
Visited dentist66.5%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss10.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans217.0%
Disability%
Any disability8.4%
Under 184.2%
18–64 years4.5%
65 and over33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.3%
Public insurance36.3%
No insurance2.9%
Uninsured under 190.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only38291.2%
Spanish10.3%
Other Indo-European10.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)419100.0%
Born in same state41899.8%
Born in different state29570.4%
Foreign born10.2%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English8921.2%
Polish5212.4%
Arab153.6%
AncestryCount%
Italian122.9%
French122.9%
Dutch71.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.5%
Internet access87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56186

What city is ZIP code 56186 in?

ZIP code 56186 is primarily assigned to Woodstock, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56186 in?

ZIP code 56186 falls within Murray County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56186 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56186 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56186?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56186?

The median home value in ZIP code 56186 is $177,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 56186?

ZIP code 56186 has an estimated population of 419 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56186 in?

ZIP code 56186 observes the CST timezone.

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