56187 ZIP Code, Worthington, MN
56187 is a ZIP code in Worthington, Minnesota — mostly in Nobles County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson County. It covers 169 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56117, 56119 and 56165. 15,214 people live here in 5,049 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (69% own). Median household income is $64,326, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Worthington, MN
- County: Nobles County
- Land area: 169 sq mi
- Population: 15,214
- Median household income: $64,326
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 15,214 |
| Households | 5,049 |
| Median household income | $64,326 |
| Income per person | $29,235 |
| Median age | 34 |
| Homeowners | 69.3% |
| Median home value | $219,000 |
| Median rent | $925 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% |
| Broadband internet | 87.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 43.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.6% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 6.7% |
| $25–35K | 8.9% |
| $35–50K | 9.3% |
| $50–75K | 24.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.4% |
| $100–150K | 16.9% |
| $150–200K | 4.7% |
| $200K+ | 8.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.6% |
| 10–19 | 16.1% |
| 20–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 9.4% |
| 65–74 | 8.8% |
| 75+ | 7.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.3% |
| Owned outright | 34.2% |
| Rented | 28.1% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.2% |
| Townhome | 3.4% |
| 2–4 units | 5.3% |
| 5–19 units | 6.0% |
| 20+ units | 11.2% |
| Mobile / other | 1.8% |
Businesses in 56187
384 business establishments with 7,853 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 68
- Retail Trade: 63
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 51
- Accommodation and Food Services: 33
- Construction: 30
- Finance and Insurance: 26
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 22
- Wholesale Trade: 19
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56117 — Bigelow city, MN (8.6 mi)
- 56119 — Brewster city, MN (8.7 mi)
- 56165 (9.3 mi)
- 56167 — Round Lake city, MN (9.9 mi)
- 56168 — Rushmore city, MN (10.9 mi)
- 56161 — Okabena city, MN (14.2 mi)
- 51354 — Ocheyedan city, IA (14.7 mi)
- 51345 — Harris city, IA (15.7 mi)
Areas that include 56187
- Worthington, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Nobles County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56187, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56187 in?
- 56187 is a Worthington, MN mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Worthington; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56187 in?
- 56187 is mostly in Nobles County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson County.
- What is the population of 56187?
- About 15,214 people (±175), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 15,312.
- What is the median household income in 56187?
- $64,326 (±$5,689), 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 56187?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56187 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56187?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56117 (8.6 mi, Bigelow), 56119 (8.7 mi, Brewster), 56165 (9.3 mi), 56167 (9.9 mi, Round Lake), 56168 (10.9 mi, Rushmore) and 56161 (14.2 mi, Okabena).
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