Reading ZIP Codes — Nobles County, MN
There is one unique ZIP code in Reading, Minnesota and it is 56165. Area code: 507.
1
ZIP codes
38.61
sq mi land
0.06
sq mi water
507
area code
Reading, MN ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Reading, MN (1)
Demographics & statistics
333
Population
51.9
Median age
$97,857
Median household income
$45,105
Per capita income
$191,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
90.8%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
127
Housing units
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
Under 5
6
6
5–9
6
16
10–14
15
11
15–19
11
10
20–24
10
8
25–34
8
16
35–44
14
21
45–54
19
15
55–59
13
18
60–64
17
35
65–74
33
7
75–84
7
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 66 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 267 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 86 | 25.8% |
| Median age | 51.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.4%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Other race
3.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 296 | 83.4% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 13 | 3.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
3.8%
$35k–$50k
7.7%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $97,857 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.3%
$50k–$100k
20.3%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k–$300k
14.4%
$300k–$500k
27.1%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 90.8% |
| Renter occupied | 9.2% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 36.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.6% |
| Electricity | 7.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 80.8% |
| Fuel oil | 4.6% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 76 | 58.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 2.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 29 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 22 | 16.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 25 | 19.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 57 | 43.8% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.1% | 21.8% |
| Married | 57.6% | 60.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 15.0% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 2.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
1.7%
HS graduate
26.4%
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Associate's degree
26.8%
Bachelor's degree
8.1%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 33 | 51.6% |
| High school | 14 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 15.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Agriculture & mining
17.8%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Transportation & utilities
11.0%
Professional & management
10.4%
Wholesale trade
6.1%
Retail trade
4.9%
Construction
3.7%
Public administration
3.7%
Other services
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.9% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 16.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 16.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.8% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 14.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.3% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
3.1%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.5% |
| Retirement income | 16.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 12 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 12.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 27.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.7% |
| Public insurance | 34.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 320 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 8 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 2.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 325 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 325 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 241 | 72.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 12.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 36 | 10.8% |
| Polish | 23 | 6.9% |
| Italian | 19 | 5.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 13 | 3.9% |
| French | 6 | 1.8% |
| German | 1 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 84.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.