Courtland, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56021
Nicollet County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,038
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $96,563
- Median income Above-median income area
- $276,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Courtland pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56021 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56021 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Courtland, Nicollet County, Minnesota, home to just 1,038 residents across 92.7 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56021 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,563 (18% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,799. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.5% and unemployment is 1.2%. Median home value is $276,800 (8% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $1,053; 85.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Nicollet County, so 56021 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 56021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Courtland, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56021.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56021, Courtland, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,038
Population
92.7
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56021?
39.2
Median Age
55.7%
Male
44.3%
Female
0.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$96,563
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$43,799
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56021 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Courtland, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$96,563 Top 21% higher than 79% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
450housing units
450
Total Housing Units
441
Occupied Units
9
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,800
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,053
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 56021, employing approximately 194 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,275,000.
23
Businesses
194
Employees
$9.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 26.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 13.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 56021 vs 56074 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56074 | Nicollet, MN | 2,004 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56021, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,038 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56021 in?
ZIP code 56021 (Courtland) is located in Nicollet County, Minnesota. Nicollet County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nicollet-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56021?
ZIP code 56021 in Courtland, MN has a population of 1,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56021?
The median household income in ZIP 56021 is $96,563, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56021?
The median home value in ZIP 56021 is $276,800, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56021 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56021?
ZIP code 56021 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56021 are: Construction (6), Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56021?
In ZIP code 56021, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56021?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56021 is 19.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56021?
In ZIP code 56021, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56021 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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