Walnut Grove, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56180
Redwood County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,408
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,689
- Median income Near-median income area
- $131,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walnut Grove pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56180 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56180 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walnut Grove, Redwood County, Minnesota, home to just 1,408 residents across 299.6 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56180 reports a modest median household income of $67,689 (18% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,205. The poverty rate is 23.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,600 (49% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $629; owner occupancy is 71.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Redwood County, so 56180 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 56180
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walnut Grove, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56180.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 56180, Walnut Grove, 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
1,408
Population
299.6
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56180?
36.0
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
14.2%
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?
$67,689
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$33,205
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56180 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Walnut Grove, 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)
$67,689 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
585housing units
585
Total Housing Units
524
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,600
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$629
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 56180, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,726,000.
30
Businesses
84
Employees
$2.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 26.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.3% |
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 56180 vs 56166 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56166 | Revere, MN | 253 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56180, 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 (1,408 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 56180 in?
ZIP code 56180 (Walnut Grove) is located in Redwood County, Minnesota. Redwood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/redwood-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56180?
ZIP code 56180 in Walnut Grove, MN has a population of 1,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56180?
The median household income in ZIP 56180 is $67,689, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56180?
The median home value in ZIP 56180 is $131,600, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56180?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56180 is White at 61.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56180?
ZIP code 56180 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56180?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56180 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (4), Finance and insurance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56180?
In ZIP code 56180, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 56180?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56180 is 20.8 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 56180?
In ZIP code 56180, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56180?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56180 is 23.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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