56043 ZIP Code, Hayward, MN
56043 is a ZIP code in Hayward, Minnesota in Freeborn County. It covers 21 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56007, 56036 and 56045. 423 people live here in 185 households, fewer than in most Minnesota ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $97,708, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 50.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Hayward, MN
- County: Freeborn County
- Land area: 21 sq mi
- Population: 423
- Median household income: $97,708
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 423 |
| Households | 185 |
| Median household income | $97,708 |
| Income per person | $46,036 |
| Median age | 50.4 |
| Homeowners | 88.6% |
| Median home value | $177,100 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% |
| Broadband internet | 84.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.1% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 2.7% |
| $25–35K | 5.4% |
| $35–50K | 12.4% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.4% |
| $100–150K | 27.0% |
| $150–200K | 5.9% |
| $200K+ | 14.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.2% |
| 10–19 | 10.4% |
| 20–24 | 3.8% |
| 25–34 | 9.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.7% |
| 45–54 | 10.4% |
| 55–64 | 19.1% |
| 65–74 | 15.4% |
| 75+ | 8.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 52.0% |
| Owned outright | 31.5% |
| Rented | 10.5% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 95.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 4.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 56043
14 business establishments with 98 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56007 — Albert Lea city, MN (5.2 mi)
- 56036 — Glenville city, MN (6.7 mi)
- 56045 — Hollandale city, MN (7.6 mi)
- 56016 — Clarks Grove city, MN (9.8 mi)
- 55912 — Austin city, MN (11.9 mi)
- 56035 — Geneva city, MN (12 mi)
- 56089 — Twin Lakes city, MN (13 mi)
- 50459 — Northwood city, IA (13.3 mi)
Areas that include 56043
- Hayward, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Freeborn County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56043, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56043 in?
- 56043 is a Hayward, MN mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Hayward; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56043 in?
- 56043 is in Freeborn County.
- What is the population of 56043?
- About 423 people (±73), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 449.
- What is the median household income in 56043?
- $97,708 (±$14,779), 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 56043?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56043 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56043?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56007 (5.2 mi, Albert Lea), 56036 (6.7 mi, Glenville), 56045 (7.6 mi, Hollandale), 56016 (9.8 mi, Clarks Grove), 55912 (11.9 mi, Austin) and 56035 (12 mi, Geneva).
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