Freeborn County, MN ZIP Codes
16 ZIP codes cover all or part of Freeborn County, Minnesota. The Census Bureau counts 30,623 residents in the county, with a median household income of $71,023 and a median home value of $171,100. Median household income ranges from $62,264 in 56097 to $100,169 in 56026. Its largest communities include Albert Lea, Clarks Grove, Alden, Glenville and Hartland.
Freeborn County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 30,623 |
| Households | 12,846 |
| Median household income | $71,023 |
| Median home value | $171,100 |
| Median age | 44.3 |
| Median rent | $849 |
All 16 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 68,106 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 27,598 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $62,264 (56097) to $100,169 (56026) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $70,798 |
| Homeowners | 77.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 33 routes, 14,426 homes (5 of 16 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Freeborn County: 56026 ($100,169)
- Most residents: 55912 (29,632 people)
- Highest homeownership: 56026 (90.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 56026 (34.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 55912 (12.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 55912 (37.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 56026 ($232,700)
Every ZIP code in Freeborn County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55912 | Austin | 29,632 | 11,431 | $70,177 | $170,200 | 74.0% | 33.9% | 12.2% | 26 | 13,108 | 24% of its land |
| 56007 | Albert Lea | 21,377 | 8,911 | $68,846 | $166,900 | 76.7% | 25.1% | 11.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56097 | Wells | 3,487 | 1,617 | $62,264 | $133,800 | 80.0% | 23.3% | 9.1% | — | — | 15% of its land |
| 55917 | Blooming Prairie | 3,410 | 1,384 | $75,208 | $207,000 | 89.2% | 23.0% | 7.3% | — | — | 16% of its land |
| 56026 | Ellendale | 2,124 | 815 | $100,169 | $232,700 | 90.6% | 34.1% | 6.6% | 2 | 778 | 38% of its land |
| 56036 | Glenville | 1,740 | 765 | $73,287 | $182,400 | 83.7% | 21.7% | 4.8% | 2 | 782 | 100% of its land |
| 56009 | Alden | 1,527 | 635 | $80,804 | $203,700 | 85.8% | 29.0% | 6.9% | — | — | 98% of its land |
| 56016 | Clarks Grove | 989 | 428 | $89,583 | $209,900 | 85.0% | 24.8% | 8.0% | 2 | 216 | 100% of its land |
| 56045 | Hollandale | 922 | 372 | $71,250 | $160,300 | 89.5% | 25.3% | 7.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56042 | Hartland | 751 | 311 | $89,750 | $205,200 | 83.9% | 37.6% | 8.0% | 1 | 243 | 100% of its land |
| 56029 | Emmons | 642 | 280 | $67,857 | $122,100 | 85.0% | 23.9% | 7.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56043 | Hayward | 423 | 185 | $97,708 | $177,100 | 88.6% | 21.6% | 9.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56032 | Freeborn | 407 | 168 | $50,000 | $103,100 | 83.3% | 40.5% | 10.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56035 | Geneva | 387 | 172 | $61,500 | $182,500 | 79.1% | 23.8% | 7.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56089 | Twin Lakes | 214 | 92 | $56,250 | $73,300 | 82.6% | 22.8% | 3.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56020 | Conger | 74 | 32 | $83,750 | $112,500 | 100.0% | 37.5% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Freeborn County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Albert Lea — 18,330 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Clarks Grove — 636 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Alden — 629 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Glenville — 572 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hartland — 422 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Geneva — 387 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Emmons — 363 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Freeborn — 348 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hollandale — 340 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hayward — 231 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Twin Lakes (Freeborn County) — 158 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Conger — 99 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Manchester — 32 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Myrtle — 31 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Freeborn County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Freeborn County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Freeborn County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Freeborn County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Freeborn County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Freeborn County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Freeborn County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Freeborn County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Freeborn County, MN?
- 55912, 56007, 56097, 55917, 56026, 56036, 56009, 56016, 56045, 56042, 56029, 56043, 56032, 56035, 56089 and 56020. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Freeborn County?
- 30,623 residents in 12,846 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Freeborn County?
- $71,023 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $62,264 (56097) to $100,169 (56026).
- Which Freeborn County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 56026, at $100,169, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Freeborn County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Freeborn County?
- For the 5 of 16 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 33 carrier routes reaching 14,426 residential and 700 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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