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ZIP Code 56181

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

1,147
7/sq mi
$55,750
Median income
$114,100
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56181 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56181 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Welcome, Martin County, Minnesota, home to just 1,147 residents across 168.7 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56181 reports a modest median household income of $55,750 (32% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $27,445. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $114,100 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $900 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 56181, plus 6 more within Martin County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 56181

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Welcome, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56181.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 56181, Welcome, 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

1,147

Population

168.7

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56181?

35.8

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

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?

$55,750

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$27,445

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56181 ranks nationally

Welcome, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,750 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

544

Total Housing Units

498

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$114,100

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$900

Median Rent

1950

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 56181, employing approximately 332 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,437,000.

28

Businesses

332

Employees

$28.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 14.3%
Manufacturing 4 14.3%
Wholesale trade 4 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 14.3%
Retail trade 3 10.7%

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 56181 vs 56121 →

ZIP 56181 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 56181 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 56181 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 56181 ranks #3 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
56121 Ceylon, MN 659 9.8 mi
56171 Sherburn, MN 1,821 7.4 mi
56031 Fairmont, MN 12,401 8.5 mi
56176 Trimont, MN 1,137 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Martin County

56031 standard
Fairmont, MN
Pop: 12,401
56088 standard
Truman, MN
Pop: 1,946
56171 standard
Sherburn, MN
Pop: 1,821
56176 standard
Trimont, MN
Pop: 1,137
56039 standard
Granada, MN
Pop: 957
56121 standard
Ceylon, MN
Pop: 659

Related Areas

Martin County Welcome, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56181 in? ▼
ZIP code 56181 (Welcome) is located in Martin County, Minnesota. Martin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/martin-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56181? ▼
ZIP code 56181 in Welcome, MN has a population of 1,147 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56181? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56181 is $55,750, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56181? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56181 is $114,100, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56181? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56181 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56181? ▼
ZIP code 56181 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56181? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56181 are: Construction (4), Manufacturing (4), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56181? ▼
In ZIP code 56181, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 56181? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56181 is 21.1 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 56181? ▼
In ZIP code 56181, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56181? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56181 is 15.0% 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.