Cottonwood ZIP Code List — Lyon County, MN
There is one unique ZIP code in Cottonwood, Minnesota and it is 56229. Area code: 507/320.
1
ZIP codes
102.28
sq mi land
1.84
sq mi water
507/320
area code
Cottonwood, MN ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Cottonwood, MN (1)
Demographics & statistics
1,743
Population
41.7
Median age
$93,194
Median household income
$45,929
Per capita income
$189,400
Median home value
$704
Median monthly rent
80.1%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
657
Housing units
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
57
Under 5
54
66
5–9
62
50
10–14
47
57
15–19
53
44
20–24
42
98
25–34
91
113
35–44
106
144
45–54
135
44
55–59
41
77
60–64
73
89
65–74
83
48
75–84
44
13
85+
12
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 411 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,332 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 289 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Other race
3.8%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.1%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,648 | 90.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 68 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
7.0%
$50k–$75k
13.1%
$75k–$100k
17.4%
$100k–$150k
30.0%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 30.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $93,194 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
19.2%
$200k–$300k
26.7%
$300k–$500k
16.6%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,400 |
| Median rent / month | $704 |
| Owner occupied | 80.1% |
| Renter occupied | 19.9% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 81.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.4% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% |
| 3 or more | 32.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.0% |
| Electricity | 32.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.3% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 406 | 54.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 53 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 129 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 155 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 200 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 194 | 26.1% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.3% | 29.7% |
| Married | 61.0% | 57.7% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 4.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
29.7%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
18.1%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 54 | 13.7% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 8.4% |
| Elementary school | 159 | 40.4% |
| High school | 105 | 26.6% |
| College / grad school | 43 | 10.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Finance & real estate
15.7%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Agriculture & mining
11.5%
Construction
9.3%
Retail trade
9.1%
Professional & management
4.8%
Other services
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Public administration
1.4%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.1% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 8.7% |
| Self-employed | 11.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
9.0%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
19.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 51 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 18.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,632 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 27 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 24 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,725 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,665 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 1,425 | 81.8% |
| Foreign born | 60 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 18 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 419 | 24% |
| Italian | 80 | 4.6% |
| French | 77 | 4.4% |
| English | 64 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 46 | 2.6% |
| Arab | 34 | 2% |
| German | 13 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Cottonwood, MN?
Cottonwood, MN has one ZIP code: 56229.
What is the main ZIP code for Cottonwood, MN?
The primary ZIP code for Cottonwood, MN is 56229. The city uses area code 507 or 320 for phone service.
What county is Cottonwood, MN in?
Cottonwood is located in Lyon County, Minnesota.
How many ZIP codes are in Cottonwood, MN?
Cottonwood, MN has 1 ZIP code.
What is the ZIP code for downtown Cottonwood, Minnesota?
Downtown Cottonwood, located in Lyon County, uses the ZIP code 56229.
If I'm mailing a package to a business in Cottonwood, MN, what ZIP code should I use?
All businesses and residences in Cottonwood, Minnesota use the ZIP code 56229.