56101 ZIP Code, Windom, MN
56101 is a ZIP code in Windom, Minnesota — mostly in Cottonwood County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson County. It covers 172 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56118, 56137 and 56159. 6,157 people live here in 2,469 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $77,083, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Windom, MN
- County: Cottonwood County
- Land area: 172 sq mi
- Population: 6,157
- Median household income: $77,083
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,157 |
| Households | 2,469 |
| Median household income | $77,083 |
| Income per person | $39,607 |
| Median age | 40.3 |
| Homeowners | 72.9% |
| Median home value | $183,700 |
| Median rent | $804 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% |
| Broadband internet | 87.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.1% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 4.9% |
| $25–35K | 10.9% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 14.1% |
| $75–100K | 14.7% |
| $100–150K | 21.4% |
| $150–200K | 5.5% |
| $200K+ | 9.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.7% |
| 10–19 | 12.3% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 8.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.8% |
| 75+ | 11.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.2% |
| Owned outright | 31.1% |
| Rented | 22.8% |
| Vacant | 14.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.0% |
| Townhome | 2.4% |
| 2–4 units | 8.2% |
| 5–19 units | 2.7% |
| 20+ units | 4.6% |
| Mobile / other | 1.0% |
Businesses in 56101
207 business establishments with 4,072 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 32
- Retail Trade: 29
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 28
- Construction: 26
- Finance and Insurance: 16
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 11
- Manufacturing: 10
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56118 — Bingham Lake city, MN (6.5 mi)
- 56137 — Heron Lake city, MN (9.6 mi)
- 56159 — Mountain Lake city, MN (10.7 mi)
- 56145 — Jeffers city, MN (12.3 mi)
- 56174 — Storden city, MN (12.7 mi)
- 56161 — Okabena city, MN (15.3 mi)
- 56160 — Odin city, MN (16.7 mi)
- 56150 — Lakefield city, MN (17.7 mi)
Areas that include 56101
- Windom, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fish Lake, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wilder, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cottonwood County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 7: highest median household income in Cottonwood County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Cottonwood County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Cottonwood County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of households with children in Cottonwood County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Cottonwood County
- No. 3 of 7: lowest median age in Cottonwood County
- No. 5 of 7: highest median age in Cottonwood County
- No. 3 of 7: fastest population growth in Cottonwood County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56101, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56101 in?
- 56101 is a Windom, MN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Windom; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56101 in?
- 56101 is mostly in Cottonwood County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson County.
- What is the population of 56101?
- About 6,157 people (±181), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,008.
- What is the median household income in 56101?
- $77,083 (±$9,870), 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 56101?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56101 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56101?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56118 (6.5 mi, Bingham Lake), 56137 (9.6 mi, Heron Lake), 56159 (10.7 mi, Mountain Lake), 56145 (12.3 mi, Jeffers), 56174 (12.7 mi, Storden) and 56161 (15.3 mi, Okabena).
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