56265 ZIP Code
Montevideo, Minnesota
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56265 |
| City/Town: | Montevideo |
| County: | Chippewa |
| State: | Minnesota |
| Population: | 7,666 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,885 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,747 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,413 |
| Median Home Value: | $140,300 |
| Land Area: | 264.0 sq miles
683.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.8 sq miles
9.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.9998, -95.7065 |
Population Information (56265 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,666 | -- |
| Male: | 3,946 | 51.5% |
| Female: | 3,720 | 48.5% |
| Median Age: | 42.2 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 489 | 6.4% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 473 | 6.2% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 595 | 7.8% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 426 | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 424 | 5.5% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 825 | 10.8% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 896 | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 800 | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 554 | 7.2% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 518 | 6.8% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 834 | 10.9% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 563 | 7.3% |
| 85 years and over: | 269 | 3.5% |
Housing Information (56265 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $140,300 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- |
| Median rent: | $765 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 3,413 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,200 | 93.8% |
| Vacant housing units: | 213 | 6.2% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,210 | 69.1% |
| Renter-occupied: | 990 | 30.9% |
Educational Attainment (56265 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,259 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 151 | 2.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 278 | 5.3% |
| High school graduate: | 1,819 | 34.6% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,206 | 22.9% |
| Associate degree: | 735 | 14.0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 670 | 12.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 400 | 7.6% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.3% |
Income Information (56265 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,885 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,603 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,423 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,747 / yr. |
Employment (56265 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,859 | -- |
| Employed: | 3,692 | 95.7% |
| Unemployed: | 165 | 4.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,238 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,596 | 70.3% |
| Government workers: | 804 | 21.8% |
| Self-employed: | 280 | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.3% |
Race & Ethnicity (56265 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,645 | 86.7% |
| Black or African American: | 142 | 1.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.6% |
| Asian: | 118 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 597 | 7.8% |
| Two or more races: | 117 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 648 | 8.5% |
| Mexican: | 686 | 8.9% |
| Puerto Rican: | 289 | 3.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 397 | 5.2% |
Income Distribution (56265 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 219 | 6.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 73 | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 363 | 11.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 285 | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 437 | 13.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 586 | 18.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 442 | 13.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 371 | 11.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 243 | 7.6% |
| $200,000 or more: | 181 | 5.7% |
Commute to Work (56265 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,917 | 79.0% |
| Carpooled: | 275 | 7.4% |
| Public transportation: | 14 | 0.4% |
| Walked: | 131 | 3.5% |
| Other means: | 8 | 0.2% |
| Worked from home: | 193 | 5.2% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- |
Industry (56265 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 153 | 4.1% |
| Construction: | 296 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing: | 569 | 15.4% |
| Wholesale trade: | 31 | 0.8% |
| Retail trade: | 620 | 16.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 166 | 4.5% |
| Information: | 24 | 0.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 141 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 220 | 6.0% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 927 | 25.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 153 | 4.1% |
| Other services: | 173 | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 219 | 5.9% |
Poverty Status (56265 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.5% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (56265 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,946 | 90.6% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,350 | 69.8% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,225 | 42.1% |
| Without health insurance: | 579 | 7.6% |
Benefits & Assistance (56265 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,376 | 74.3% |
| Social Security income: | 1,122 | 35.1% |
| Retirement income: | 696 | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 71 | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 46 | 1.4% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 209 | 6.5% |
Housing Types (56265 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,570 | 75.3% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 55 | 1.6% |
| 2 units: | 29 | 0.8% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 195 | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 32 | 0.9% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 127 | 3.7% |
| 20 or more units: | 351 | 10.3% |
| Mobile home: | 54 | 1.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (56265 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 75 | 2.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 142 | 4.2% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 269 | 7.9% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 210 | 6.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 691 | 20.2% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 268 | 7.9% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 669 | 19.6% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 218 | 6.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 861 | 25.2% |
Bedrooms (56265 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 23 | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom: | 462 | 13.5% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,035 | 30.3% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,276 | 37.4% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 512 | 15.0% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 105 | 3.1% |
Heating Fuel (56265 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,921 | 60.0% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 489 | 15.3% |
| Electricity: | 620 | 19.4% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 24 | 0.8% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.4% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 55 | 1.7% |
| No fuel used: | 77 | 2.4% |
Vehicles Available (56265 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 284 | 8.9% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 992 | 31.0% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,044 | 32.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 880 | 27.5% |
Home Value Distribution (56265 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 235 | 10.6% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 365 | 16.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 648 | 29.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 355 | 16.1% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 321 | 14.5% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 223 | 10.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 57 | 2.6% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.3% |
Housing Costs (56265 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,290 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $502 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $765 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 |
Households (56265 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,200 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,429 | 44.7% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 548 | 17.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 775 | 24.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 700 | 21.9% |
| Householder living alone: | 939 | 29.3% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,131 | 35.3% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- |
Marital Status (56265 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,180 | -- |
| Never married: | 930 | 29.2% |
| Now married: | 1,536 | 48.3% |
| Separated: | 213 | 6.7% |
| Widowed: | 413 | 13.0% |
| Divorced: | 684 | 21.5% |
School Enrollment (56265 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,748 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 119 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 55 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 893 | 51.1% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 404 | 23.1% |
| College or graduate school: | 277 | 15.8% |
Veterans & Disability (56265 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,789 | -- |
| Veterans: | 591 | 10.2% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,525 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,238 | 16.5% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 122 | 9.9% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 438 | 35.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 678 | 54.8% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56265 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,855 | 89.4% |
| Different house: | 690 | 9.0% |
| Same county: | 493 | 71.4% |
| Different county: | 197 | 28.6% |
| Different state: | 35 | 5.1% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (56265 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,236 | 94.4% |
| Foreign born: | 50 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 430 | 860.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 430 | 860.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 430 | 860.0% |
| Asia: | 4 | 8.0% |
| Africa: | 20 | 40.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 332 | 664.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 10.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (56265 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,177 | -- |
| English only: | 6,578 | 91.7% |
| Language other than English: | 599 | 8.3% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 431 | 6.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 33 | 0.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 104 | 1.4% |
| Other languages: | 31 | 0.4% |
Computers & Internet (56265 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,200 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,824 | 88.3% |
Montevideo, MN56265