56019 ZIP Code, Comfrey, MN
56019 is a ZIP code in Comfrey, Minnesota — mostly in Brown County (58% of its land), with smaller parts in Cottonwood and Watonwan counties. It covers 99 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56022, 56087 and 56120. 795 people live here in 364 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $65,833, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 47.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Comfrey, MN
- County: Brown County
- Land area: 99 sq mi
- Population: 795
- Median household income: $65,833
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 795 |
| Households | 364 |
| Median household income | $65,833 |
| Income per person | $35,057 |
| Median age | 47.8 |
| Homeowners | 80.5% |
| Median home value | $161,100 |
| Median rent | $641 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% |
| Broadband internet | 82.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 11.8% |
| $25–35K | 8.2% |
| $35–50K | 12.1% |
| $50–75K | 13.7% |
| $75–100K | 12.9% |
| $100–150K | 21.7% |
| $150–200K | 5.5% |
| $200K+ | 4.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.3% |
| 10–19 | 13.2% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.7% |
| 35–44 | 10.8% |
| 45–54 | 14.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.3% |
| 65–74 | 12.6% |
| 75+ | 11.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.6% |
| Owned outright | 44.0% |
| Rented | 16.7% |
| Vacant | 13.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.4% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 0.4% |
| 5–19 units | 5.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 56019
20 business establishments with 109 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56022 — Darfur city, MN (5 mi)
- 56087 — Springfield city, MN (9.6 mi)
- 56120 — Butterfield city, MN (11.8 mi)
- 56159 — Mountain Lake city, MN (12.2 mi)
- 56083 — Sanborn city, MN (13.7 mi)
- 56118 — Bingham Lake city, MN (14.3 mi)
- 56085 — Sleepy Eye city, MN (14.4 mi)
- 56145 — Jeffers city, MN (14.7 mi)
Areas that include 56019
- Comfrey, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Brown County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Cottonwood County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56019, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56019 in?
- 56019 is a Comfrey, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56019 in?
- 56019 is mostly in Brown County (58% of its land), with smaller parts in Cottonwood and Watonwan counties.
- What is the population of 56019?
- About 795 people (±118), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 867.
- What is the median household income in 56019?
- $65,833 (±$15,123), 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 56019?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56019 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56019?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56022 (5 mi, Darfur), 56087 (9.6 mi, Springfield), 56120 (11.8 mi, Butterfield), 56159 (12.2 mi, Mountain Lake), 56083 (13.7 mi, Sanborn) and 56118 (14.3 mi, Bingham Lake).
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