Montevideo, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56265
Chippewa County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,757
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $74,848
- Median income Near-median income area
- $162,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Montevideo pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56265 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56265 (Montevideo, MN) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.5 in 2023 to 247.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56265 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montevideo, Chippewa County, Minnesota, home to 7,757 residents across 692.6 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56265 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,848 (9% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,876. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,400 (36% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $851; owner occupancy is 72.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Chippewa County, so 56265 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 56265
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montevideo, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56265.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 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 56265, Montevideo, 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
7,757
Population
692.6
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56265?
42.7
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
6.2%
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?
$74,848
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$35,876
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
15.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56265 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Montevideo, 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)
$74,848 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
3,423housing units
3,423
Total Housing Units
3,038
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,400
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$851
Median Rent
1958
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
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56265 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.5% | 160 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 182 |
| 2022 | +10.0% | 201 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 222 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 247 |
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 244 business establishments in ZIP 56265, employing approximately 3,724 people with a combined annual payroll of $187,327,000.
244
Businesses
3,724
Employees
$187.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 28 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.3% |
| Information | 7 | 2.9% |
| Utilities | 6 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.0% |
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 56265 vs 56295 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56295 | Watson, MN | 310 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56265, 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 (7,757 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 56265 in?
ZIP code 56265 (Montevideo) is located in Chippewa County, Minnesota. Chippewa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chippewa-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56265?
ZIP code 56265 in Montevideo, MN has a population of 7,757 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56265?
The median household income in ZIP 56265 is $74,848, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56265?
The median home value in ZIP 56265 is $162,400, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56265?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56265 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56265?
ZIP code 56265 has 244 business establishments employing approximately 3,724 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56265?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56265 are: Health care and social assistance (36), Other services (except public administration) (34), Construction (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56265?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56265 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 56265?
In ZIP code 56265, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 56265?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56265 is 15.6 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 56265?
In ZIP code 56265, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56265?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56265 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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