56111 ZIP Code, Alpha, MN
56111 is a ZIP code in Alpha, Minnesota — mostly in Jackson County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Martin County. It covers 54 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56143, 56171 and 56127. 356 people live here in 187 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 (90%). Median household income is $98,125, above the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 53.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Alpha, MN
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 54 sq mi
- Population: 356
- Median household income: $98,125
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 356 |
| Households | 187 |
| Median household income | $98,125 |
| Income per person | $78,267 |
| Median age | 53.8 |
| Homeowners | 90.4% |
| Median home value | $104,800 |
| Median rent | $1,268 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% |
| Broadband internet | 89.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 15.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.6% |
| $10–15K | 6.4% |
| $15–25K | 7.5% |
| $25–35K | 2.1% |
| $35–50K | 8.6% |
| $50–75K | 13.9% |
| $75–100K | 10.7% |
| $100–150K | 32.1% |
| $150–200K | 4.8% |
| $200K+ | 12.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 4.8% |
| 35–44 | 13.2% |
| 45–54 | 11.2% |
| 55–64 | 29.7% |
| 65–74 | 9.3% |
| 75+ | 9.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.5% |
| Owned outright | 29.7% |
| Rented | 8.2% |
| Vacant | 14.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 97.7% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 56111
7 business establishments with 21 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56143 — Jackson city, MN (5.9 mi)
- 56171 — Sherburn city, MN (6.6 mi)
- 56127 — Dunnell city, MN (9 mi)
- 56176 — Trimont city, MN (12.8 mi)
- 56181 — Welcome city, MN (13.2 mi)
- 56160 — Odin city, MN (13.5 mi)
- 51363 — Superior city, IA (14.7 mi)
- 56150 — Lakefield city, MN (15.5 mi)
Areas that include 56111
- Alpha, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56111, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56111 in?
- 56111 is a Alpha, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56111 in?
- 56111 is mostly in Jackson County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Martin County.
- What is the population of 56111?
- About 356 people (±53), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 399.
- What is the median household income in 56111?
- $98,125 (±$42,189), 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 56111?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56111 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56111?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56143 (5.9 mi, Jackson), 56171 (6.6 mi, Sherburn), 56127 (9 mi, Dunnell), 56176 (12.8 mi, Trimont), 56181 (13.2 mi, Welcome) and 56160 (13.5 mi, Odin).
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