56579 ZIP Code, Rothsay, MN
56579 is a ZIP code in Rothsay, Minnesota — mostly in Wilkin County (73% of its land), with smaller parts in Otter Tail County. It covers 197 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56533, 56543 and 56514. 1,050 people live here in 383 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (92%). Median household income is $89,583, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rothsay, MN
- County: Wilkin County
- Land area: 197 sq mi
- Population: 1,050
- Median household income: $89,583
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,050 |
| Households | 383 |
| Median household income | $89,583 |
| Income per person | $42,484 |
| Median age | 39.5 |
| Homeowners | 91.6% |
| Median home value | $235,500 |
| Median rent | $742 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% |
| Broadband internet | 91.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.2% |
| $15–25K | 5.0% |
| $25–35K | 3.9% |
| $35–50K | 5.2% |
| $50–75K | 21.1% |
| $75–100K | 15.1% |
| $100–150K | 24.3% |
| $150–200K | 10.7% |
| $200K+ | 7.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.2% |
| 10–19 | 15.7% |
| 20–24 | 1.6% |
| 25–34 | 10.7% |
| 35–44 | 15.0% |
| 45–54 | 13.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65–74 | 8.7% |
| 75+ | 6.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 52.1% |
| Owned outright | 33.1% |
| Rented | 7.6% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.0% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.1% |
Businesses in 56579
19 business establishments with 117 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56533 — Elizabeth city, MN (10.4 mi)
- 56543 — Foxhome city, MN (12.3 mi)
- 56514 — Barnesville city, MN (13.5 mi)
- 56553 — Kent city, MN (13.5 mi)
- 56520 — Breckenridge city, MN (14.2 mi)
- 56534 — Erhard city, MN (15.6 mi)
- 56572 — Pelican Rapids city, MN (15.6 mi)
- 56594 — Wolverton city, MN (15.7 mi)
Areas that include 56579
- Rothsay, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Otter Tail County ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Wilkin County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56579, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56579 in?
- 56579 is a Rothsay, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56579 in?
- 56579 is mostly in Wilkin County (73% of its land), with smaller parts in Otter Tail County.
- What is the population of 56579?
- About 1,050 people (±114), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,160.
- What is the median household income in 56579?
- $89,583 (±$15,594), 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 56579?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56579 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56579?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56533 (10.4 mi, Elizabeth), 56543 (12.3 mi, Foxhome), 56514 (13.5 mi, Barnesville), 56553 (13.5 mi, Kent), 56520 (14.2 mi, Breckenridge) and 56534 (15.6 mi, Erhard).
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