56295 ZIP Code, Watson, MN
56295 is a ZIP code in Watson, Minnesota in Chippewa County. It covers 23 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56262, 56265 and 56232. 305 people live here in 136 households, fewer than in most Minnesota ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $44,167, well below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Watson, MN
- County: Chippewa County
- Land area: 23 sq mi
- Population: 305
- Median household income: $44,167
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 305 |
| Households | 136 |
| Median household income | $44,167 |
| Income per person | $32,989 |
| Median age | 44.1 |
| Homeowners | 77.2% |
| Median home value | $86,100 |
| Median rent | $741 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.6% |
| Broadband internet | 77.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 15.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.6% |
| $10–15K | 16.2% |
| $15–25K | 2.2% |
| $25–35K | 16.2% |
| $35–50K | 10.3% |
| $50–75K | 20.6% |
| $75–100K | 5.1% |
| $100–150K | 9.6% |
| $150–200K | 5.9% |
| $200K+ | 7.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.5% |
| 10–19 | 19.0% |
| 20–24 | 3.0% |
| 25–34 | 9.2% |
| 35–44 | 12.5% |
| 45–54 | 15.1% |
| 55–64 | 18.0% |
| 65–74 | 12.1% |
| 75+ | 2.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.2% |
| Owned outright | 34.5% |
| Rented | 22.3% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 7.4% |
| 5–19 units | 8.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 56295
11 business establishments with 45 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56262 — Milan city, MN (5.1 mi)
- 56265 — Montevideo city, MN (7.6 mi)
- 56232 — Dawson city, MN (12.2 mi)
- 56218 — Boyd city, MN (15.6 mi)
- 56208 — Appleton city, MN (16 mi)
- 56231 — Danvers city, MN (16.9 mi)
- 56256 — Madison city, MN (17.9 mi)
- 56260 — Maynard city, MN (18.7 mi)
Areas that include 56295
- Watson, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chippewa County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56295, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56295 in?
- 56295 is a Watson, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56295 in?
- 56295 is in Chippewa County.
- What is the population of 56295?
- About 305 people (±70), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 290.
- What is the median household income in 56295?
- $44,167 (±$29,720), 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 56295?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56295 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56295?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56262 (5.1 mi, Milan), 56265 (7.6 mi, Montevideo), 56232 (12.2 mi, Dawson), 56218 (15.6 mi, Boyd), 56208 (16 mi, Appleton) and 56231 (16.9 mi, Danvers).
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