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Elmore, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56027

Faribault County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

969
5/sq mi
$49,954
Median income
$57,700
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elmore pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56027 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elmore, Faribault County, Minnesota, home to just 969 residents across 201.9 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56027 reports a modest median household income of $49,954 (39% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $33,563. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. Median home value sits at $57,700 (77% below the state average), median rent at $794 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 56027 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Faribault County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 56027, Elmore, 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

969

Population

201.9

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56027?

42.9

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$49,954

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$33,563

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56027 ranks nationally

Elmore, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,954 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

377

Total Housing Units

349

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$57,700

Median Home Value

-77% vs state

$794

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 56027, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,646,000.

13

Businesses

37

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 38.5%

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 56027 vs 56013 →

ZIP 56027 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56027 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56027 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56013 Blue Earth, MN 4,531 7.7 mi
50556 Ledyard, IA 292 5.6 mi
50451 Lakota, IA 537 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Faribault County

56013 standard
Blue Earth, MN
Pop: 4,531
56097 standard
Wells, MN
Pop: 3,715
56098 standard
Winnebago, MN
Pop: 2,124
56068 standard
Minnesota Lake, MN
Pop: 1,087
56014 standard
Bricelyn, MN
Pop: 797
56051 standard
Kiester, MN
Pop: 703

Related Areas

Faribault County Elmore, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56027 in? ▼
ZIP code 56027 (Elmore) is located in Faribault County, Minnesota. Faribault County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/faribault-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56027? ▼
ZIP code 56027 in Elmore, MN has a population of 969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56027? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56027 is $49,954, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56027? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56027 is $57,700, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56027? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56027 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56027? ▼
ZIP code 56027 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56027? ▼
In ZIP code 56027, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 56027? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56027 is 24.6 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 56027? ▼
In ZIP code 56027, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56027? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56027 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.