56009 ZIP Code, Alden, MN
56009 is a ZIP code in Alden, Minnesota in Freeborn County. It covers 97 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56020, 56089 and 56032. 1,527 people live here in 635 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $80,804, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 48.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Alden, MN
- County: Freeborn County
- Land area: 97 sq mi
- Population: 1,527
- Median household income: $80,804
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,527 |
| Households | 635 |
| Median household income | $80,804 |
| Income per person | $38,674 |
| Median age | 48.2 |
| Homeowners | 85.8% |
| Median home value | $203,700 |
| Median rent | $920 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% |
| Broadband internet | 90.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.2% |
| $10–15K | 1.3% |
| $15–25K | 4.9% |
| $25–35K | 8.8% |
| $35–50K | 10.2% |
| $50–75K | 18.3% |
| $75–100K | 17.6% |
| $100–150K | 18.6% |
| $150–200K | 12.3% |
| $200K+ | 5.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.1% |
| 10–19 | 13.1% |
| 20–24 | 4.0% |
| 25–34 | 9.5% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 19.8% |
| 65–74 | 16.2% |
| 75+ | 6.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.1% |
| Owned outright | 38.8% |
| Rented | 12.6% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 96.8% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 0.1% |
| 5–19 units | 0.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.4% |
Businesses in 56009
27 business establishments with 197 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 6
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Retail Trade: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 56009 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 56020 — Conger city, MN (3.4 mi)
- 56089 — Twin Lakes city, MN (7.9 mi)
- 56032 — Freeborn city, MN (8 mi)
- 56097 — Wells city, MN (9.3 mi)
- 56029 — Emmons city, MN (10 mi)
- 56042 — Hartland city, MN (10.3 mi)
- 56007 — Albert Lea city, MN (11.1 mi)
- 56051 — Kiester city, MN (11.9 mi)
Areas that include 56009
- Alden, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Conger, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Manchester, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Freeborn County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 7: highest median household income in Freeborn County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median home value in Freeborn County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Freeborn County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of households with children in Freeborn County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Freeborn County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median age in Freeborn County
- No. 1 of 7: fastest population growth in Freeborn County
Mail every home in 56009
Route counts on this page price as Full Service 6.5 × 9 postcards: we print, bundle by carrier route and hand the mailing to USPS. Prefer to take it to the Post Office yourself? Print only costs less and you pay postage at drop-off.
EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56009, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56009 in?
- 56009 is a Alden, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Alden; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56009 in?
- 56009 is in Freeborn County.
- What is the population of 56009?
- About 1,527 people (±133), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,514.
- What is the median household income in 56009?
- $80,804 (±$8,636), 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 56009?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56009 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56009?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56020 (3.4 mi, Conger), 56089 (7.9 mi, Twin Lakes), 56032 (8 mi, Freeborn), 56097 (9.3 mi, Wells), 56029 (10 mi, Emmons) and 56042 (10.3 mi, Hartland).
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.