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Nobles County
Worthington, MN
56187
56187 ZIP Code — Worthington, MN
Nobles County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56187 is located in
Worthington ,
Minnesota ,
within Nobles County .
It covers approximately 168.66 square miles and serves a population of
15,355 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 507 .
About ZIP code 56187
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $61,164. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 56187 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
15,355
Population density
91 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
105
Geography
Land area
168.66 sq mi
Water area
3.90 sq mi
Latitude
43.6526
Longitude
-95.5939
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
507
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.7%
45.5%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
33.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
17.9%
26.5%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.8%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$61,164
Median household income
$169,900
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 4,442 28.9% 18 and over 10,913 71.1% 65 and over 2,449 15.9% Median age 33.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Group Count % White 9,189 50.7% Hispanic or Latino 2,765 15.3% Other race 1,988 11% Two or more races 1,568 8.7% Black or African American 1,196 6.6% Asian 1,067 5.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 347 1.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.7%
45.5%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
32.3%
33.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
17.9%
26.5%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.8%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.4% $10k–$15k 7.1% $15k–$25k 5.8% $25k–$35k 6.7% $35k–$50k 15.1% $50k–$75k 19.0% $75k–$100k 17.1% $100k–$150k 15.6% $150k–$200k 4.3% $200k+ 4.9% Median income $61,164
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $169,900 Median rent / month $869 Owner occupied 68.5% Renter occupied 31.5% Vacant 8.1% Single-family detached 72.0% Large apartment buildings 10.0% Mobile homes 2.9% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.96
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 5.9% 2000–2009 5.0% 1990–1999 10.1% 1980–1989 6.1% 1970–1979 26.3% 1960–1969 8.1% 1950–1959 14.5% 1940–1949 5.7% 1939 or earlier 18.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.3% 1 bedroom 10.5% 2 bedrooms 27.0% 3 bedrooms 31.8% 4 bedrooms 20.5% 5+ bedrooms 8.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.2% 1 vehicle 30.4% 2 vehicles 32.4% 3 or more 28.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 65.8% Electricity 17.3% Propane / LP gas 12.9% Fuel oil 0.3% Wood 0.6% No fuel used 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,039 40.0% Cohabiting couple 382 7.5% Male householder, no spouse 1,161 22.8% Female householder, no spouse 1,511 29.7% Households with children under 18 1,809 35.5% Households with seniors (65+) 1,607 31.6% Average household size 2.92
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.9% 37.9% Married 41.4% 40.9% Separated 2.3% 2.4% Widowed 5.8% 9.3% Divorced 10.7% 9.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
20.4%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 72.7% Bachelor's or higher 17.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 418 9.9% Kindergarten 229 5.4% Elementary school 1,831 43.3% High school 1,153 27.2% College / grad school 601 14.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Public administration
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Professional & management
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.6% Service 17.8% Sales & office 15.1% Natural resources & construction 8.7% Production & transportation 32.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.1% Government 14.6% Self-employed 5.0% Unpaid family workers 0.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.6% Carpool 17.5% Public transit 1.5% Walk 5.4% Work from home 3.9% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 18.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
18.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.9% Retirement income 20.0% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 2.9% Food stamps / SNAP 8.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.3% High blood pressure 30.6% High cholesterol 32.0% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 24.2% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.3% Binge drinking 17.3% No physical activity 31.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.7% Depression 20.9% Fair or poor health 18.4% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 22.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.9% Visited dentist 54.9% Cholesterol screening 85.3% Teeth loss 18.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 558 5.1%
Disability % Any disability 13.7% Under 18 5.5% 18–64 years 12.8% 65 and over 33.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.5% Public insurance 38.3% No insurance 14.3% Uninsured under 19 13.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 14,071 91.6% Spanish 3,185 22.6% Other Indo-European 2,400 17.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 17 0.1% Other languages 446 3.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 11,371 74.1% Born in same state 11,139 72.5% Born in different state 7,616 49.6% Foreign born 232 1.5% Naturalized citizen 3,984 25.9% Not a US citizen 1,495 37.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 1,185 7.7% Italian 505 3.3% English 482 3.1% French 373 2.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 246 1.6% Dutch 181 1.2% German 45 0.3% Irish 2 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.2% Internet access 91.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56187
What city is ZIP code 56187 in?
ZIP code 56187 is primarily assigned to Worthington, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56187 in?
ZIP code 56187 falls within Nobles County, Minnesota.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 56187?
Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 56187 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56187?
The median home value in ZIP code 56187 is $169,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 56187?
ZIP code 56187 has an estimated population of 15,355 residents, with a density of 91 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56187?
The median household income in ZIP code 56187 is $61,164, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56187 in?
ZIP code 56187 observes the CST timezone.
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