56187 ZIP Code
Worthington, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56187 |
| City/Town: | Worthington |
| County: | Nobles |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,355 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,164 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,063 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,543 |
| Median Home Value: | $169,900 |
| Land Area: | 168.7 sq miles
436.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.9 sq miles
10.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.6229, -95.5832 |
Population Information (56187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,355 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,744 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,611 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,284 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,249 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,112 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,427 | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 932 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,823 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,839 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,675 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 854 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 711 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,231 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 756 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 462 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $169,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $869 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,543 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,093 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 450 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,489 | 68.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,604 | 31.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,351 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,912 | 20.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 643 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,608 | 27.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,867 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 697 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,237 | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 387 | 4.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 72.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56187 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,164 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,223 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,267 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,063 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,453 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,208 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 243 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,956 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,775 | 80.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,055 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 362 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,189 | 59.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,196 | 7.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 347 | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,067 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,988 | 12.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,568 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,765 | 18.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,769 | 37.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,570 | 16.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,149 | 20.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56187 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 224 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 363 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 293 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 343 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 768 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 968 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 871 | 17.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 794 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 221 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 248 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56187 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,914 | 68.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,222 | 17.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 104 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 374 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 78 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 272 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56187 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 308 | 4.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 381 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,061 | 28.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 340 | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 813 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 245 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 96 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 257 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 289 | 4.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,420 | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 387 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 255 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 356 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.1% | 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 (56187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,915 | 84.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,968 | 58.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,777 | 37.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,150 | 14.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56187 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,060 | 79.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,674 | 32.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,018 | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 228 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 147 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 429 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56187 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,992 | 72.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 210 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 106 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 159 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 131 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 230 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 555 | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 160 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56187 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 325 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 276 | 5.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 558 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 338 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,458 | 26.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 449 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 803 | 14.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 316 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 997 | 18.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56187 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 74 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 581 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,498 | 27.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,765 | 31.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,138 | 20.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 487 | 8.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56187 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,353 | 65.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 657 | 12.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 883 | 17.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 33 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 71 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 78 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56187 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 471 | 9.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,550 | 30.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,648 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,424 | 28.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56187 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 233 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 581 | 16.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 622 | 17.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 694 | 19.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 802 | 23.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 488 | 14.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 65 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56187 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,369 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $515 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $869 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.96 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.38 |
Households (56187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,093 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,039 | 40.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 835 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,161 | 22.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,511 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,809 | 35.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,607 | 31.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.92 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.69 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56187 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,968 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,381 | 39.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,468 | 41.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 344 | 5.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 639 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,177 | 36.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56187 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,232 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 418 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 229 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,831 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,153 | 27.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 601 | 14.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,911 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 558 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,065 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,064 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 244 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,068 | 51.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 752 | 36.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56187 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,434 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,766 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,155 | 65.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 539 | 30.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 241 | 13.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 72 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56187 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,371 | 74.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 232 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,984 | 1717.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,984 | 1717.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,984 | 1717.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 13 | 5.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 632 | 272.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,617 | 1128.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56187 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,071 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,251 | 58.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,820 | 41.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,193 | 29.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 52 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 892 | 6.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 683 | 4.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56187 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,093 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,636 | 91.0% | 89.4% |
Worthington, MN56187