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Worthington, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56187

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

14,170
32/sq mi
$64,326
Median income
$219,000
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Worthington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56187 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56187 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 440.1 square miles in Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota. The area is home to 14,170 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 56187 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56187 sits at $64,326 (22% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $29,235. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $219,000 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $925 per month, and 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56187 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nobles County, so you can benchmark 56187 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 56187

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56187.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56187, Worthington, 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

14,170

Population

440.1

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56187?

34.0

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

26.1%

Foreign-Born

White 45.8%
African American 7.4%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%

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?

$64,326

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$29,235

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56187 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,326 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 45.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,513

Total Housing Units

5,049

Occupied Units

464

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$219,000

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$925

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.5%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56187 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.6% 192
2021 +11.5% 214
2022 +14.7% 246
2023 +4.5% 257
2024 +12.5% 289

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 384 business establishments in ZIP 56187, employing approximately 7,853 people with a combined annual payroll of $392,062,000.

384

Businesses

7,853

Employees

$392.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 68 17.7%
Retail trade 63 16.4%
Other services (except public administration) 51 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 33 8.6%
Construction 30 7.8%
Finance and insurance 26 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 5.7%
Wholesale trade 19 5.0%
Manufacturing 16 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 16 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 2.6%
Information 8 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 1.8%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.8%

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 56187 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 56187 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56187 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 56187 ranks #3 of 4 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
56117 Bigelow, MN 399 8.3 mi
56119 Brewster, MN 1,017 8.3 mi
56165 Reading, MN 349 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nobles County

56110 standard
Adrian, MN
Pop: 1,843
56119 standard
Brewster, MN
Pop: 1,017
56168 standard
Rushmore, MN
Pop: 932
56129 standard
Ellsworth, MN
Pop: 741
56167 standard
Round Lake, MN
Pop: 661
56185 standard
Wilmont, MN
Pop: 560

Related Areas

Nobles County Worthington, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56187 in? ▼
ZIP code 56187 (Worthington) is located in Nobles County, Minnesota. Nobles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nobles-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56187? ▼
ZIP code 56187 in Worthington, MN has a population of 14,170 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56187? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56187 is $64,326, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56187? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56187 is $219,000, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56187? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56187 is White at 45.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56187? ▼
ZIP code 56187 has 384 business establishments employing approximately 7,853 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56187? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56187 are: Health care and social assistance (68), Retail trade (63), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56187? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56187 increased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56187? ▼
In ZIP code 56187, 45.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 56187? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56187 is 18.6 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 56187? ▼
In ZIP code 56187, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56187? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56187 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Worthington, MN

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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