56209 ZIP Code, Atwater, MN
56209 is a ZIP code in Atwater, Minnesota — mostly in Kandiyohi County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in Meeker County. It covers 101 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56251, 56243 and 56288. 2,570 people live here in 952 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $86,118, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Atwater, MN
- County: Kandiyohi County
- Land area: 101 sq mi
- Population: 2,570
- Median household income: $86,118
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,570 |
| Households | 952 |
| Median household income | $86,118 |
| Income per person | $33,932 |
| Median age | 36.9 |
| Homeowners | 82.9% |
| Median home value | $230,800 |
| Median rent | $806 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Broadband internet | 85.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.7% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 4.8% |
| $25–35K | 3.9% |
| $35–50K | 12.1% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 21.8% |
| $100–150K | 20.5% |
| $150–200K | 9.6% |
| $200K+ | 3.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.4% |
| 10–19 | 15.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.3% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 9.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65–74 | 12.1% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.6% |
| Owned outright | 26.6% |
| Rented | 12.7% |
| Vacant | 24.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.2% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.7% |
| 5–19 units | 3.7% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.3% |
Businesses in 56209
56 business establishments with 319 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Retail Trade: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Manufacturing: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56251 — Kandiyohi city, MN (5.4 mi)
- 56243 — Grove City city, MN (6.8 mi)
- 56288 — Spicer city, MN (10.3 mi)
- 56201 — Willmar city, MN (11.3 mi)
- 56253 — Lake Lillian city, MN (12 mi)
- 55355 — Litchfield city, MN (12.5 mi)
- 56228 — Cosmos city, MN (13.7 mi)
- 56273 — New London city, MN (15.5 mi)
Areas that include 56209
- Atwater, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kandiyohi County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Meeker County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 9: highest median household income in Kandiyohi County
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Kandiyohi County
- No. 4 of 9: lowest median age in Kandiyohi County
- No. 1 of 9: fastest population growth in Kandiyohi County
Mail every home in 56209
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56209, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56209 in?
- 56209 is a Atwater, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Atwater; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56209 in?
- 56209 is mostly in Kandiyohi County (80% of its land), with smaller parts in Meeker County.
- What is the population of 56209?
- About 2,570 people (±321), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,333.
- What is the median household income in 56209?
- $86,118 (±$6,089), 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 56209?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56209 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56209?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56251 (5.4 mi, Kandiyohi), 56243 (6.8 mi, Grove City), 56288 (10.3 mi, Spicer), 56201 (11.3 mi, Willmar), 56253 (12 mi, Lake Lillian) and 55355 (12.5 mi, Litchfield).
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