56265 ZIP Code, Montevideo, MN
56265 is a ZIP code in Montevideo, Minnesota — mostly in Chippewa County (76% of its land), with smaller parts in Lac qui Parle and Yellow Medicine counties. It covers 264 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56295, 56260 and 56262. 7,225 people live here in 3,038 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $74,848, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Montevideo, MN
- County: Chippewa County
- Land area: 264 sq mi
- Population: 7,225
- Median household income: $74,848
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,225 |
| Households | 3,038 |
| Median household income | $74,848 |
| Income per person | $35,876 |
| Median age | 42.7 |
| Homeowners | 72.3% |
| Median home value | $162,400 |
| Median rent | $851 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% |
| Broadband internet | 86.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.9% |
| $15–25K | 7.4% |
| $25–35K | 6.0% |
| $35–50K | 11.1% |
| $50–75K | 16.1% |
| $75–100K | 20.2% |
| $100–150K | 16.0% |
| $150–200K | 8.7% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.7% |
| 10–19 | 13.3% |
| 20–24 | 7.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–44 | 12.6% |
| 45–54 | 8.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.0% |
| 65–74 | 11.6% |
| 75+ | 11.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.1% |
| Owned outright | 23.5% |
| Rented | 24.3% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.9% |
| Townhome | 2.1% |
| 2–4 units | 4.9% |
| 5–19 units | 5.4% |
| 20+ units | 10.8% |
| Mobile / other | 0.9% |
Businesses in 56265
244 business establishments with 3,724 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 36
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 34
- Construction: 28
- Retail Trade: 26
- Accommodation and Food Services: 20
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 16
- Manufacturing: 15
- Finance and Insurance: 15
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56295 — Watson city, MN (7.6 mi)
- 56260 — Maynard city, MN (11.2 mi)
- 56262 — Milan city, MN (11.3 mi)
- 56241 — Granite Falls city, MN (15.4 mi)
- 56218 — Boyd city, MN (16.5 mi)
- 56232 — Dawson city, MN (17 mi)
- 56222 — Clara City city, MN (17.1 mi)
- 56223 — Clarkfield city, MN (17.3 mi)
Areas that include 56265
- Montevideo, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chippewa County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Lac qui Parle County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 6: highest median household income in Chippewa County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median home value in Chippewa County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Chippewa County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of households with children in Chippewa County
- No. 5 of 6: lowest median age in Chippewa County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median age in Chippewa County
- No. 4 of 6: fastest population growth in Chippewa County
Mail every home in 56265
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56265, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56265 in?
- 56265 is a Montevideo, MN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Montevideo; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56265 in?
- 56265 is mostly in Chippewa County (76% of its land), with smaller parts in Lac qui Parle and Yellow Medicine counties.
- What is the population of 56265?
- About 7,225 people (±204), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,634.
- What is the median household income in 56265?
- $74,848 (±$4,130), 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 56265?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56265 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56265?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56295 (7.6 mi, Watson), 56260 (11.2 mi, Maynard), 56262 (11.3 mi, Milan), 56241 (15.4 mi, Granite Falls), 56218 (16.5 mi, Boyd) and 56232 (17 mi, Dawson).
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