56256 Zip Code Profile

56256 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Madison, Minnesota. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $45,631/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 56256 is $39,609.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 56256 earn an average of $26,185/year. Women earn only $19,233/year.

1,365 people in 56256 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 56256? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.2 minutes.

The median age here is 51. There are 1,249 men and 1,332 women. The median age for men is 50 while for women the median age is 53.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,962 people (out of the 2,581 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,188 homes, and 104 businesses every day. 93 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

56256 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 45 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ottawa, Canada!) and -96 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,040 feet above sea levell.

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• Martin's Neighborhood

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 2,581
• White Population: 2,544
• Black Population: 11
• Hispanic Population: 28
• Asian Population: 30
• Hawaiian Population: 4
• Indian Population: 21
• Male Population: 1,249
• Female Population: 1,332
• Median Age: 51
• Median Age of Males: 50
• Median Age of Females: 53

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: West North Central
• State: Minnesota
• County: Lac qui Parle
• City: Madison
• Longitude: -96.2
• Latitude: 45.2
• Elevation: 1,041 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 320

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,217
• Drive alone: 974
• Carpool: 134
• Public transit: 6
• Ride bikes or walk: 93


• Average commute time: 17.2 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 208
•    5 - 9: 360
•    10 - 14: 147
•    15 - 19: 184
•    20 - 24: 80
•    25 - 29: 57
•    30 - 34: 73
•    35 - 39: 11
•    40 - 44: 10
•    45 - 59: 23
•    60 - 89: 29
•    90 plus: 35

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $70,400
• Average Annual Household Income: $49,292
• Businesses: 82
• Employees: 687
• Annual Payroll: $16,523,000
• Average Family Income: $45,631
• Median Family Income: $32,279
• Average Income for Men: $26,185
• Average Income for Women: $19,233

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 07
• Congressional District Land Area: 31796.0
• Sr Senator: Al Franken (D)
• Jr Senator: Amy Klobuchar (D)
• US House Representative: Collin C. Peterson (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 073
• State FIPS Code: 27

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View all schools in Madison

Primary Schools

Madison Marietta Nassau Elementary

316 4th Street

Madison, MN 56256

(320) 598-7528

High Schools

Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary

2860 291st Avenue

Madison, MN 56256

(320) 752-4200