Hendricks, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56136
Lincoln County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,118
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,281
- Median income Near-median income area
- $225,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hendricks pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56136 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56136 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hendricks, Lincoln County, Minnesota, home to just 1,118 residents across 223.6 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56136 reports a modest median household income of $68,281 (17% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,098. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 0.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $225,600 (12% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $750; 83.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.1, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Lincoln County, so 56136 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 56136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hendricks, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56136.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 56136, Hendricks, 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
1,118
Population
223.6
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56136?
57.1
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
2.7%
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?
$68,281
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$38,098
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
15.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56136 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Hendricks, 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)
$68,281 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
741housing units
741
Total Housing Units
569
Occupied Units
172
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,600
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$750
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 56136, employing approximately 346 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,487,000.
40
Businesses
346
Employees
$15.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 17.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.5% |
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 56136 vs 57213 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57213 | Astoria, SD | 485 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56136, 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 (1,118 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 56136 in?
ZIP code 56136 (Hendricks) is located in Lincoln County, Minnesota. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56136?
ZIP code 56136 in Hendricks, MN has a population of 1,118 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56136?
The median household income in ZIP 56136 is $68,281, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56136?
The median home value in ZIP 56136 is $225,600, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56136?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56136 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56136?
ZIP code 56136 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 346 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56136?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56136 are: Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (6), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56136?
In ZIP code 56136, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 56136?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56136 is 15.3 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 56136?
In ZIP code 56136, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56136?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56136 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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