56355 ZIP Code, Nelson, MN
56355 is a ZIP code in Nelson, Minnesota in Douglas County. It covers 26 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56319, 56360 and 56354. 737 people live here in 282 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $97,500, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Nelson, MN
- County: Douglas County
- Land area: 26 sq mi
- Population: 737
- Median household income: $97,500
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 737 |
| Households | 282 |
| Median household income | $97,500 |
| Income per person | $39,657 |
| Median age | 37.1 |
| Homeowners | 77.0% |
| Median home value | $320,200 |
| Median rent | $782 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% |
| Broadband internet | 88.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 11.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.8% |
| $15–25K | 0.4% |
| $25–35K | 3.9% |
| $35–50K | 6.0% |
| $50–75K | 15.2% |
| $75–100K | 11.0% |
| $100–150K | 29.1% |
| $150–200K | 9.9% |
| $200K+ | 10.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 20.3% |
| 10–19 | 12.8% |
| 20–24 | 2.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–44 | 15.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.9% |
| 55–64 | 17.0% |
| 65–74 | 6.1% |
| 75+ | 3.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 56.6% |
| Owned outright | 20.3% |
| Rented | 22.7% |
| Vacant | 0.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.7% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 0.4% |
| 5–19 units | 4.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.3% |
Businesses in 56355
16 business establishments with 95 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Manufacturing: 5
- Construction: 4
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 56355 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 56319 — Carlos city, MN (5 mi)
- 56360 — Osakis city, MN (7.8 mi)
- 56354 — Miltona city, MN (8.6 mi)
- 56308 — Alexandria city, MN (8.8 mi)
- 56389 — West Union city, MN (12.4 mi)
- 56332 — Garfield city, MN (12.7 mi)
- 56446 — Eagle Bend city, MN (14.8 mi)
- 56361 — Parkers Prairie city, MN (15.7 mi)
Areas that include 56355
- Nelson, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Douglas County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Mail every home in 56355
Route counts on this page price as Full Service 6.5 × 9 postcards: we print, bundle by carrier route and hand the mailing to USPS. Prefer to take it to the Post Office yourself? Print only costs less and you pay postage at drop-off.
EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56355, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56355 in?
- 56355 is a Nelson, MN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Nelson; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56355 in?
- 56355 is in Douglas County.
- What is the population of 56355?
- About 737 people (±169), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 641.
- What is the median household income in 56355?
- $97,500 (±$18,357), 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 56355?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56355 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56355?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56319 (5 mi, Carlos), 56360 (7.8 mi, Osakis), 56354 (8.6 mi, Miltona), 56308 (8.8 mi, Alexandria), 56389 (12.4 mi, West Union) and 56332 (12.7 mi, Garfield).
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.