Watonwan County, MN ZIP Codes
9 ZIP codes cover all or part of Watonwan County, Minnesota. The Census Bureau counts 11,205 residents in the county, with a median household income of $71,699 and a median home value of $162,400. Median household income ranges from $67,337 in 56081 to $76,713 in 56062. Its largest communities include St. James, Madelia, Butterfield, Lewisville and Darfur.
Watonwan County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 11,205 |
| Households | 4,227 |
| Median household income | $71,699 |
| Median home value | $162,400 |
| Median age | 40.8 |
| Median rent | $834 |
All 9 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 13,515 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,196 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $67,337 (56081) to $76,713 (56062) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $70,593 |
| Homeowners | 76.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 12 routes, 2,680 homes (7 of 9 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Watonwan County: 56062 ($76,713)
- Most residents: 56081 (6,172 people)
- Highest homeownership: 56062 (80.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 56062 (33.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 56088 (11.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 56088 (34.3 years)
- Highest median home value: 56062 ($182,500)
Every ZIP code in Watonwan County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56081 | Saint James | 6,172 | 2,373 | $67,337 | $163,800 | 72.2% | 29.5% | 4.7% | — | — | 96% of its land |
| 56062 | Madelia | 3,234 | 1,157 | $76,713 | $182,500 | 80.8% | 33.3% | 6.2% | 4 | 1,381 | 64% of its land |
| 56088 | Truman | 2,071 | 849 | $71,354 | $153,300 | 69.6% | 29.1% | 11.1% | 2 | 789 | 24% of its land |
| 56120 | Butterfield | 983 | 399 | $77,188 | $147,800 | 89.5% | 26.8% | 6.9% | 2 | 356 | 100% of its land |
| 56060 | Lewisville | 400 | 152 | $80,093 | $102,100 | 89.5% | 27.0% | 3.8% | 1 | 95 | 94% of its land |
| 56162 | Ormsby | 313 | 115 | $88,625 | $97,200 | 84.3% | 26.1% | 4.8% | 1 | 64 | 36% of its land |
| 56160 | Odin | 224 | 82 | $66,667 | $94,200 | 93.9% | 35.4% | 0.0% | 1 | 61 | 20% of its land |
| 56022 | Darfur | 63 | 41 | $65,750 | $70,600 | 70.7% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 1 | 48 | 100% of its land |
| 56056 | La Salle | 55 | 28 | $105,000 | $111,400 | 100.0% | 21.4% | 1.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Watonwan 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
- St. James — 4,767 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Madelia — 2,327 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Butterfield — 535 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lewisville — 255 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Darfur — 74 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- La Salle — 28 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Watonwan County, MN?
- 56081, 56062, 56088, 56120, 56060, 56162, 56160, 56022 and 56056. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Watonwan County?
- 11,205 residents in 4,227 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Watonwan County?
- $71,699 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $67,337 (56081) to $76,713 (56062).
- Which Watonwan County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 56062, at $76,713, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Watonwan County?
- For the 7 of 9 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 12 carrier routes reaching 2,680 residential and 114 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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