56007 ZIP Code
Albert Lea, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56007 |
| City/Town: | Albert Lea |
| County: | Freeborn |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,621 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,113 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,586 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,846 |
| Median Home Value: | $150,500 |
| Land Area: | 169.3 sq miles
438.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.7 sq miles
17.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.6609, -93.3246 |
Population Information (56007 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,621 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,651 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,970 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,141 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,331 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,423 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,245 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,144 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,281 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,374 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,611 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,338 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,660 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,488 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,554 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,031 | 4.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56007 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $150,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $812 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,846 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,035 | 91.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 811 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,760 | 74.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,275 | 25.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56007 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,337 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 894 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,234 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,967 | 32.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,520 | 23.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,117 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,804 | 11.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 801 | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56007 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,113 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,625 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,765 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,586 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56007 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,260 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,771 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 486 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,105 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,105 | 82.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,031 | 10.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 597 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 38 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56007 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,902 | 82.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 351 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 88 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 662 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 945 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,659 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,071 | 9.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,984 | 13.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,433 | 11.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 50 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 114 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 387 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56007 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 362 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 371 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 873 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 954 | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,182 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,585 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,286 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,427 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 519 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 476 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56007 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,742 | 79.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 735 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 282 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 178 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 675 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56007 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 277 | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 647 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,220 | 22.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 261 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,139 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 572 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 138 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 297 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 600 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,125 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 749 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 447 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 299 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56007 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (56007 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,594 | 90.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,915 | 64.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,845 | 45.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,597 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56007 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,077 | 67.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,697 | 40.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,425 | 26.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 321 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 261 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 779 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56007 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,241 | 73.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 569 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 307 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 209 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 253 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 326 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 792 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 149 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56007 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 292 | 3.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 551 | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 647 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 716 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,362 | 13.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,099 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,875 | 19.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 743 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,561 | 26.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56007 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 192 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,025 | 10.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,858 | 29.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,727 | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,628 | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 416 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56007 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,859 | 75.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 850 | 9.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,117 | 12.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 54 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 46 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 79 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56007 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 729 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,032 | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,308 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,966 | 21.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56007 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 504 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,450 | 21.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,410 | 20.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,239 | 18.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,301 | 19.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 605 | 8.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 226 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56007 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,232 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $496 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $812 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (56007 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,035 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,874 | 42.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,222 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,827 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,398 | 26.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,427 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,516 | 38.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56007 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,697 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,991 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,115 | 47.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 388 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,030 | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,484 | 28.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56007 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,708 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 296 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 296 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,064 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,176 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 876 | 18.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56007 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,872 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,366 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,191 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,081 | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 279 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,318 | 42.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,484 | 48.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56007 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,182 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,287 | 10.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,162 | 50.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,082 | 47.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 250 | 10.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 43 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56007 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,395 | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 141 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,226 | 869.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,226 | 869.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,226 | 869.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 56 | 39.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 24 | 17.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 4.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 721 | 511.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 15.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56007 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,480 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,204 | 88.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,276 | 11.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,702 | 8.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 129 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 405 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 40 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56007 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,035 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,942 | 87.9% | 89.4% |
Albert Lea, MN56007