Geneva, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56035

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

546
377/sq mi
$61,500
Median income
$182,500
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Geneva pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
377
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56035 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56035 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.4 square miles in Geneva, Freeborn County, Minnesota. The area is home to 546 residents, producing a population density of 377 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 56035 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56035 sits at $61,500 (25% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,276. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $182,500 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $670 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56035 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Freeborn County, so you can benchmark 56035 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 56035, Geneva, 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

546

Population

1.4

Area (sq mi)

377

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56035?

41.4

Median Age

58.1%

Male

41.9%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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?

$61,500

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$38,276

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56035 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,500 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

203

Total Housing Units

172

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$182,500

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$670

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 56035, employing approximately 112 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,116,000.

14

Businesses

112

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 28.6%

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 56035 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 56035 ranks #4 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 56035 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 56035 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
56026 Ellendale, MN 2,012 3.9 mi
56045 Hollandale, MN 813 5.1 mi
56016 Clarks Grove, MN 1,096 5.5 mi
56046 Hope, MN 94 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56035 in?
ZIP code 56035 (Geneva) 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 56035?
ZIP code 56035 in Geneva, MN has a population of 546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56035?
The median household income in ZIP 56035 is $61,500, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56035?
The median home value in ZIP 56035 is $182,500, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56035?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56035 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56035?
ZIP code 56035 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56035?
In ZIP code 56035, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56035?
In ZIP code 56035, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56035?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56035 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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