56087 ZIP Code, Springfield, MN
56087 is a ZIP code in Springfield, Minnesota — mostly in Brown County (75% of its land), with smaller parts in Redwood County. It covers 146 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56083, 56019 and 56224. 3,105 people live here in 1,273 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $64,375, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Springfield, MN
- County: Brown County
- Land area: 146 sq mi
- Population: 3,105
- Median household income: $64,375
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,105 |
| Households | 1,273 |
| Median household income | $64,375 |
| Income per person | $33,617 |
| Median age | 44.1 |
| Homeowners | 79.7% |
| Median home value | $142,600 |
| Median rent | $813 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% |
| Broadband internet | 85.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.7% |
| $15–25K | 8.0% |
| $25–35K | 9.6% |
| $35–50K | 8.9% |
| $50–75K | 22.4% |
| $75–100K | 14.9% |
| $100–150K | 16.3% |
| $150–200K | 7.9% |
| $200K+ | 3.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.3% |
| 10–19 | 12.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.5% |
| 35–44 | 10.5% |
| 45–54 | 8.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.0% |
| 65–74 | 11.9% |
| 75+ | 15.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.9% |
| Owned outright | 41.8% |
| Rented | 18.5% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.0% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 4.6% |
| 5–19 units | 5.6% |
| 20+ units | 4.6% |
| Mobile / other | 0.5% |
Businesses in 56087
109 business establishments with 1,057 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 16
- Retail Trade: 16
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 16
- Transportation and Warehousing: 12
- Finance and Insurance: 9
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 8
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56083 — Sanborn city, MN (8.2 mi)
- 56019 — Comfrey city, MN (9.6 mi)
- 56224 — Clements city, MN (10.4 mi)
- 56085 — Sleepy Eye city, MN (12.5 mi)
- 56266 — Morgan city, MN (12.8 mi)
- 56294 — Wanda city, MN (12.8 mi)
- 56022 — Darfur city, MN (14.6 mi)
- 56152 — Lamberton city, MN (15.2 mi)
Areas that include 56087
- Springfield, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Brown County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Redwood County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in Brown County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median home value in Brown County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Brown County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of households with children in Brown County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Brown County
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in Brown County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median age in Brown County
- No. 3 of 5: fastest population growth in Brown County
Mail every home in 56087
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56087, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56087 in?
- 56087 is a Springfield, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Springfield; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56087 in?
- 56087 is mostly in Brown County (75% of its land), with smaller parts in Redwood County.
- What is the population of 56087?
- About 3,105 people (±216), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,026.
- What is the median household income in 56087?
- $64,375 (±$5,742), 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 56087?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56087 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56087?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56083 (8.2 mi, Sanborn), 56019 (9.6 mi, Comfrey), 56224 (10.4 mi, Clements), 56085 (12.5 mi, Sleepy Eye), 56266 (12.8 mi, Morgan) and 56294 (12.8 mi, Wanda).
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