56531 ZIP Code, Elbow Lake, MN
56531 is a ZIP code in Elbow Lake, Minnesota in Grant County. It covers 151 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56311, 56590 and 56309. 2,063 people live here in 797 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $74,583, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elbow Lake, MN
- County: Grant County
- Land area: 151 sq mi
- Population: 2,063
- Median household income: $74,583
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,063 |
| Households | 797 |
| Median household income | $74,583 |
| Income per person | $44,546 |
| Median age | 41.7 |
| Homeowners | 75.2% |
| Median home value | $154,100 |
| Median rent | $773 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% |
| Broadband internet | 93.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.5% |
| $15–25K | 9.9% |
| $25–35K | 8.5% |
| $35–50K | 8.3% |
| $50–75K | 14.3% |
| $75–100K | 14.1% |
| $100–150K | 17.1% |
| $150–200K | 8.5% |
| $200K+ | 10.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.4% |
| 10–19 | 13.1% |
| 20–24 | 3.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.8% |
| 35–44 | 13.7% |
| 45–54 | 9.2% |
| 55–64 | 15.4% |
| 65–74 | 14.2% |
| 75+ | 6.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.9% |
| Owned outright | 32.1% |
| Rented | 21.3% |
| Vacant | 13.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.9% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 8.8% |
| 20+ units | 2.3% |
| Mobile / other | 3.2% |
Businesses in 56531
72 business establishments with 661 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Finance and Insurance: 11
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 11
- Retail Trade: 10
- Construction: 8
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 3
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56311 — Barrett city, MN (7.7 mi)
- 56590 — Wendell city, MN (8.6 mi)
- 56309 — Ashby city, MN (10.4 mi)
- 56324 — Dalton city, MN (12.8 mi)
- 56339 — Hoffman city, MN (13.9 mi)
- 56274 — Norcross city, MN (14.2 mi)
- 56326 — Evansville city, MN (15.3 mi)
- 56248 — Herman city, MN (16 mi)
Areas that include 56531
- Elbow Lake, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Grant County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56531, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56531 in?
- 56531 is a Elbow Lake, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56531 in?
- 56531 is in Grant County.
- What is the population of 56531?
- About 2,063 people (±140), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,065.
- What is the median household income in 56531?
- $74,583 (±$6,764), 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 56531?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56531 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56531?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56311 (7.7 mi, Barrett), 56590 (8.6 mi, Wendell), 56309 (10.4 mi, Ashby), 56324 (12.8 mi, Dalton), 56339 (13.9 mi, Hoffman) and 56274 (14.2 mi, Norcross).
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