56081 ZIP Code, Saint James, MN
56081 is a ZIP code in Saint James, Minnesota in Watonwan County. It covers 177 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56056, 56120 and 56060. 6,172 people live here in 2,373 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $67,337, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Saint James, MN
- County: Watonwan County
- Land area: 177 sq mi
- Population: 6,172
- Median household income: $67,337
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,172 |
| Households | 2,373 |
| Median household income | $67,337 |
| Income per person | $35,956 |
| Median age | 41.3 |
| Homeowners | 72.2% |
| Median home value | $163,800 |
| Median rent | $844 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% |
| Broadband internet | 85.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 30.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.7% |
| $15–25K | 9.7% |
| $25–35K | 10.2% |
| $35–50K | 12.3% |
| $50–75K | 17.7% |
| $75–100K | 9.9% |
| $100–150K | 15.3% |
| $150–200K | 10.6% |
| $200K+ | 8.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.7% |
| 10–19 | 14.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.0% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 8.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.3% |
| Owned outright | 31.3% |
| Rented | 23.5% |
| Vacant | 14.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.9% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.7% |
| 5–19 units | 3.7% |
| 20+ units | 7.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.5% |
Businesses in 56081
141 business establishments with 1,908 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 22
- Retail Trade: 21
- Construction: 19
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 15
- Accommodation and Food Services: 12
- Transportation and Warehousing: 9
- Finance and Insurance: 8
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56056 — La Salle city, MN (6.2 mi)
- 56120 — Butterfield city, MN (8.1 mi)
- 56060 — Lewisville city, MN (10.6 mi)
- 56162 — Ormsby city, MN (10.7 mi)
- 56022 — Darfur city, MN (10.9 mi)
- 56062 — Madelia city, MN (11.6 mi)
- 56041 — Hanska city, MN (12.7 mi)
- 56160 — Odin city, MN (14.1 mi)
Areas that include 56081
- St. James, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Saint James, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Watonwan County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56081, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56081 in?
- 56081 is a Saint James, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside St. James; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56081 in?
- 56081 is in Watonwan County.
- What is the population of 56081?
- About 6,172 people (±156), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,139.
- What is the median household income in 56081?
- $67,337 (±$9,563), 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 56081?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56081 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56081?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56056 (6.2 mi, La Salle), 56120 (8.1 mi, Butterfield), 56060 (10.6 mi, Lewisville), 56162 (10.7 mi, Ormsby), 56022 (10.9 mi, Darfur) and 56062 (11.6 mi, Madelia).
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