Emmons, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56029

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

744
6/sq mi
$67,857
Median income
$122,100
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Emmons pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56029 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56029 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.1 square miles in Emmons, Freeborn County, Minnesota. The area is home to 744 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56029 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56029 sits at $67,857 (17% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $33,383. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $122,100 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $825 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56029 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Freeborn County, so you can benchmark 56029 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56029, Emmons, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

744

Population

118.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56029?

46.9

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$67,857

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$33,383

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56029 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,857 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

319

Total Housing Units

280

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$122,100

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$825

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 56029, employing approximately 23 people with a combined annual payroll of $458,000.

6

Businesses

23

Employees

$458K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 56029 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 56029 ranks #3 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 56029 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 56029 ranks #4 of 5 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
56020 Conger, MN 115 5.7 mi
50450 Lake Mills, IA 2,897 7.2 mi
56089 Twin Lakes, MN 155 5.3 mi
56009 Alden, MN 1,613 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56029 in?
ZIP code 56029 (Emmons) is located in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Freeborn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/freeborn-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56029?
ZIP code 56029 in Emmons, MN has a population of 744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56029?
The median household income in ZIP 56029 is $67,857, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56029?
The median home value in ZIP 56029 is $122,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56029?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56029 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56029?
ZIP code 56029 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 23 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56029?
In ZIP code 56029, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 56029?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56029 is 21.0 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 56029?
In ZIP code 56029, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56029?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56029 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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