56021 ZIP Code, Courtland, MN
56021 is a ZIP code in Courtland, Minnesota in Nicollet County. It covers 36 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56074, 56073 and 56054. 1,108 people live here in 441 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $96,563, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Courtland, MN
- County: Nicollet County
- Land area: 36 sq mi
- Population: 1,108
- Median household income: $96,563
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,108 |
| Households | 441 |
| Median household income | $96,563 |
| Income per person | $43,799 |
| Median age | 39.2 |
| Homeowners | 85.7% |
| Median home value | $276,800 |
| Median rent | $1,053 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% |
| Broadband internet | 85.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.5% |
| $10–15K | 5.0% |
| $15–25K | 2.5% |
| $25–35K | 7.5% |
| $35–50K | 10.2% |
| $50–75K | 18.6% |
| $75–100K | 9.1% |
| $100–150K | 20.4% |
| $150–200K | 14.7% |
| $200K+ | 11.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.2% |
| 10–19 | 14.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–44 | 12.7% |
| 45–54 | 14.6% |
| 55–64 | 9.5% |
| 65–74 | 11.7% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 49.1% |
| Owned outright | 35.0% |
| Rented | 13.9% |
| Vacant | 2.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.3% |
| Townhome | 2.2% |
| 2–4 units | 0.9% |
| 5–19 units | 1.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.8% |
Businesses in 56021
23 business establishments with 194 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 6
- Manufacturing: 3
- Retail Trade: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56074 — Nicollet city, MN (6.4 mi)
- 56073 — New Ulm city, MN (7.7 mi)
- 56054 — Lafayette city, MN (10.5 mi)
- 56055 — Lake Crystal city, MN (11.8 mi)
- 56003 — North Mankato city, MN (12.2 mi)
- 56041 — Hanska city, MN (13.9 mi)
- 56030 — Essig CDP, MN (14.5 mi)
- 56082 — St. Peter city, MN (14.6 mi)
Areas that include 56021
- Courtland, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Nicollet County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 9: highest median household income in Nicollet County
- No. 3 of 9: highest median home value in Nicollet County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Nicollet County
- No. 3 of 9: highest share of households with children in Nicollet County
- No. 5 of 9: lowest median age in Nicollet County
- No. 5 of 9: highest median age in Nicollet County
Mail every home in 56021
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56021, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56021 in?
- 56021 is a Courtland, MN mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Courtland; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56021 in?
- 56021 is in Nicollet County.
- What is the population of 56021?
- About 1,108 people (±130), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,115.
- What is the median household income in 56021?
- $96,563 (±$14,176), 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 56021?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56021 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56021?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56074 (6.4 mi, Nicollet), 56073 (7.7 mi, New Ulm), 56054 (10.5 mi, Lafayette), 56055 (11.8 mi, Lake Crystal), 56003 (12.2 mi, North Mankato) and 56041 (13.9 mi, Hanska).
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