56131 ZIP Code, Fulda, MN
56131 is a ZIP code in Fulda, Minnesota — mostly in Murray County (46% of its land), with smaller parts in Nobles and Cottonwood counties. It covers 172 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56114, 56165 and 56119. 2,238 people live here in 961 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $73,063, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fulda, MN
- County: Murray County
- Land area: 172 sq mi
- Population: 2,238
- Median household income: $73,063
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,238 |
| Households | 961 |
| Median household income | $73,063 |
| Income per person | $36,852 |
| Median age | 44.8 |
| Homeowners | 82.4% |
| Median home value | $180,100 |
| Median rent | $831 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% |
| Broadband internet | 83.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.7% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 5.8% |
| $25–35K | 5.9% |
| $35–50K | 13.7% |
| $50–75K | 19.4% |
| $75–100K | 18.3% |
| $100–150K | 21.1% |
| $150–200K | 4.0% |
| $200K+ | 5.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.5% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.7% |
| 35–44 | 10.3% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 14.4% |
| 65–74 | 12.1% |
| 75+ | 12.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.5% |
| Owned outright | 39.1% |
| Rented | 16.3% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.2% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.4% |
| 20+ units | 3.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.1% |
Businesses in 56131
59 business establishments with 325 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 9
- Construction: 7
- Retail Trade: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56114 — Avoca city, MN (9 mi)
- 56165 (11.1 mi)
- 56119 — Brewster city, MN (11.2 mi)
- 56141 — Iona city, MN (11.7 mi)
- 56185 — Wilmont city, MN (13.2 mi)
- 56137 — Heron Lake city, MN (13.3 mi)
- 56125 — Dovray city, MN (13.8 mi)
- 56183 — Westbrook city, MN (13.9 mi)
Areas that include 56131
- Fulda, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dundee, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kinbrae, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cottonwood County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Murray County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Nobles County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 7: highest median household income in Murray County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median home value in Murray County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Murray County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of households with children in Murray County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Murray County
- No. 5 of 7: lowest median age in Murray County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median age in Murray County
- No. 3 of 7: fastest population growth in Murray County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56131, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56131 in?
- 56131 is a Fulda, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56131 in?
- 56131 is mostly in Murray County (46% of its land), with smaller parts in Nobles and Cottonwood counties.
- What is the population of 56131?
- About 2,238 people (±170), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,248.
- What is the median household income in 56131?
- $73,063 (±$5,479), 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 56131?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56131 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56131?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56114 (9 mi, Avoca), 56165 (11.1 mi), 56119 (11.2 mi, Brewster), 56141 (11.7 mi, Iona), 56185 (13.2 mi, Wilmont) and 56137 (13.3 mi, Heron Lake).
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