56007 ZIP Code, Albert Lea, MN
56007 is a ZIP code in Albert Lea, Minnesota in Freeborn County. It covers 169 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56043, 56016 and 56045. 21,377 people live here in 8,911 households. With about 126 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $68,846, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Albert Lea, MN
- County: Freeborn County
- Land area: 169 sq mi
- Population: 21,377
- Median household income: $68,846
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 21,377 |
| Households | 8,911 |
| Median household income | $68,846 |
| Income per person | $39,953 |
| Median age | 44.3 |
| Homeowners | 76.7% |
| Median home value | $166,900 |
| Median rent | $855 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% |
| Broadband internet | 85.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 7.7% |
| $25–35K | 10.1% |
| $35–50K | 11.7% |
| $50–75K | 18.3% |
| $75–100K | 12.7% |
| $100–150K | 18.3% |
| $150–200K | 6.0% |
| $200K+ | 6.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.8% |
| 10–19 | 13.6% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 10.5% |
| 35–44 | 11.3% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 12.5% |
| 75+ | 12.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.3% |
| Owned outright | 32.0% |
| Rented | 21.0% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.1% |
| Townhome | 6.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.5% |
| 5–19 units | 7.0% |
| 20+ units | 7.5% |
| Mobile / other | 2.0% |
Businesses in 56007
588 business establishments with 9,889 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 108
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 69
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 66
- Accommodation and Food Services: 59
- Construction: 49
- Finance and Insurance: 42
- Manufacturing: 40
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 37
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56043 — Hayward city, MN (5.2 mi)
- 56016 — Clarks Grove city, MN (7.1 mi)
- 56045 — Hollandale city, MN (8.9 mi)
- 56036 — Glenville city, MN (9.1 mi)
- 56089 — Twin Lakes city, MN (9.2 mi)
- 56020 — Conger city, MN (10.8 mi)
- 56009 — Alden city, MN (11.1 mi)
- 56035 — Geneva city, MN (11.3 mi)
Areas that include 56007
- Albert Lea, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Manchester, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Freeborn County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of households with children in Freeborn County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Freeborn County
- No. 3 of 7: lowest median age in Freeborn County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median age in Freeborn County
- No. 4 of 7: fastest population growth in Freeborn County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56007, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56007 in?
- 56007 is a Albert Lea, MN mailing address. By land area, 8% lies inside Albert Lea; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56007 in?
- 56007 is in Freeborn County.
- What is the population of 56007?
- About 21,377 people (±240), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 21,434.
- What is the median household income in 56007?
- $68,846 (±$3,521), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56007?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56007 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56007?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56043 (5.2 mi, Hayward), 56016 (7.1 mi, Clarks Grove), 56045 (8.9 mi, Hollandale), 56036 (9.1 mi, Glenville), 56089 (9.2 mi, Twin Lakes) and 56020 (10.8 mi, Conger).
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