Nelson, MN ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Nelson, Minnesota: 56308 and 56355. Together they are home to 27,745 residents in 12,349 households. That is more than the 155 people counted inside Nelson city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Nelson city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 155 |
| Households | 77 |
| Median household income | $57,188 |
| Median home value | $157,500 |
| Median age | 48.1 |
| Median rent | $1,000 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 27,745 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 12,349 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $78,177 (56308) to $78,177 (56308) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $78,177 |
| Homeowners | 72.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 23 routes, 13,784 homes (1 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Nelson
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56308 | Alexandria | 27,008 | 12,067 | $78,177 | $341,900 | 72.6% | 25.7% | 10.3% | 23 | 14,818 | 0% of its land |
| 56355 | Nelson | 737 | 282 | $97,500 | $320,200 | 77.0% | 32.3% | 6.4% | — | — | 2% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Nelson when at least 10% of its land lies inside Nelson city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Nelson. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Nelson.
Counties
- Douglas County — 13 ZIP codes
- Todd County — 18 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Alexandria — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Nelson, MN?
- 56308 and 56355. A ZIP code is listed for Nelson when at least 10% of its land lies inside Nelson city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Nelson.
- What is the population of Nelson, MN?
- The Census Bureau counts 155 residents inside Nelson city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Nelson hold 27,745 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Nelson, MN?
- $57,188 inside Nelson city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $78,177 to $78,177.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Nelson, MN?
- For the 1 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 23 carrier routes reaching 13,784 residential and 1,032 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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