56229 ZIP Code, Cottonwood, MN
56229 is a ZIP code in Cottonwood, Minnesota — mostly in Lyon County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Yellow Medicine County. It covers 102 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56245, 56297 and 56258. 1,672 people live here in 725 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $104,375, above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cottonwood, MN
- County: Lyon County
- Land area: 102 sq mi
- Population: 1,672
- Median household income: $104,375
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,672 |
| Households | 725 |
| Median household income | $104,375 |
| Income per person | $49,715 |
| Median age | 41.6 |
| Homeowners | 83.6% |
| Median home value | $205,600 |
| Median rent | $756 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Broadband internet | 89.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.9% |
| $10–15K | 1.8% |
| $15–25K | 3.2% |
| $25–35K | 3.9% |
| $35–50K | 6.3% |
| $50–75K | 9.2% |
| $75–100K | 12.1% |
| $100–150K | 29.2% |
| $150–200K | 15.6% |
| $200K+ | 10.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.3% |
| 10–19 | 13.0% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–44 | 12.2% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65–74 | 12.4% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.3% |
| Owned outright | 41.6% |
| Rented | 14.9% |
| Vacant | 9.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.0% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 2.3% |
| 5–19 units | 4.9% |
| 20+ units | 3.6% |
| Mobile / other | 4.4% |
Businesses in 56229
43 business establishments with 679 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Construction: 7
- Retail Trade: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Manufacturing: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56245 — Hanley Falls city, MN (6.5 mi)
- 56297 — Wood Lake city, MN (8.5 mi)
- 56258 — Marshall city, MN (11 mi)
- 56239 — Ghent city, MN (11.4 mi)
- 56223 — Clarkfield city, MN (12.7 mi)
- 56264 — Minneota city, MN (13 mi)
- 56237 — Echo city, MN (14.2 mi)
- 56292 — Seaforth city, MN (14.3 mi)
Areas that include 56229
- Cottonwood, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lyon County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Yellow Medicine County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 6: highest median household income in Lyon County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median home value in Lyon County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lyon County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of households with children in Lyon County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lyon County
- No. 3 of 6: lowest median age in Lyon County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median age in Lyon County
- No. 5 of 6: fastest population growth in Lyon County
Mail every home in 56229
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56229, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56229 in?
- 56229 is a Cottonwood, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56229 in?
- 56229 is mostly in Lyon County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Yellow Medicine County.
- What is the population of 56229?
- About 1,672 people (±151), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,754.
- What is the median household income in 56229?
- $104,375 (±$6,958), 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 56229?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56229 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56229?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56245 (6.5 mi, Hanley Falls), 56297 (8.5 mi, Wood Lake), 56258 (11 mi, Marshall), 56239 (11.4 mi, Ghent), 56223 (12.7 mi, Clarkfield) and 56264 (13 mi, Minneota).
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