56081 ZIP Code
Saint James, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56081 |
| City/Town: | Saint James |
| County: | Watonwan |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,082 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,863 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,063 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,735 |
| Median Home Value: | $117,000 |
| Land Area: | 177.5 sq miles
459.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.9929, -94.6348 |
Population Information (56081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,082 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,197 | 52.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,885 | 47.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 365 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 430 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 463 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 444 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 298 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 626 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 628 | 10.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 634 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 387 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 587 | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 597 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 342 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 281 | 4.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $117,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $744 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,735 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,417 | 88.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 318 | 11.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,893 | 78.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 524 | 21.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,082 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 299 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 203 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,382 | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,086 | 26.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 416 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 523 | 12.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 173 | 4.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,863 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,075 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,813 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,063 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,811 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,575 | 91.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 236 | 8.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,882 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,814 | 70.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 553 | 21.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 175 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 33 | 1.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,982 | 81.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 494 | 8.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 590 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,055 | 17.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,116 | 34.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,607 | 26.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 47 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 462 | 7.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56081 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 88 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 166 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 272 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 196 | 8.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 338 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 353 | 14.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 318 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 384 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 144 | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 158 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56081 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,872 | 72.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 259 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 53 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 217 | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 12 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 105 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56081 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 219 | 8.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 257 | 10.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 397 | 15.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 31 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 279 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 226 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 12 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 94 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 136 | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 603 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 66 | 2.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 105 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 150 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.8% | 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 (56081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,340 | 87.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,046 | 66.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,384 | 39.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 668 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56081 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,746 | 72.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 824 | 34.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 664 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 208 | 8.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 66 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 251 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56081 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,129 | 77.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 61 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 67 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 39 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 80 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 101 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 173 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 85 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56081 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 54 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 253 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 239 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 343 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 302 | 11.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 253 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 320 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 207 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 764 | 27.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56081 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 64 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 258 | 9.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 863 | 31.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 878 | 32.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 555 | 20.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 117 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56081 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,287 | 53.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 434 | 18.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 552 | 22.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 52 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 48 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56081 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 182 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 610 | 25.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 878 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 747 | 30.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56081 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 317 | 16.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 470 | 24.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 324 | 17.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 274 | 14.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 299 | 15.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 168 | 8.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 39 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,200 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $518 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $744 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (56081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,417 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,267 | 52.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 437 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 363 | 15.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 664 | 27.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 610 | 25.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 842 | 34.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56081 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,498 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 877 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,423 | 57.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 70 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 109 | 4.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 367 | 14.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56081 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,414 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 109 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 123 | 8.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 695 | 49.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 374 | 26.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 113 | 8.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,590 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 296 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,008 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 776 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 102 | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 317 | 40.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 357 | 46.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56081 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,701 | 93.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 351 | 5.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 181 | 51.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 107 | 30.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 63 | 17.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,115 | 84.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 79 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 967 | 1224.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 967 | 1224.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 967 | 1224.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 962 | 1217.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56081 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,717 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,109 | 71.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,608 | 28.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,608 | 28.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56081 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,417 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,231 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Saint James, MN56081