Morgan, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56266
Redwood County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,628
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $74,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $143,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Morgan pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56266 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56266 covers 266.9 square miles in Morgan, Redwood County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,628 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56266 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,000 (10% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,496. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 0.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,400 (44% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $1,047; owner occupancy is 83.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Redwood County, so 56266 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 56266
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morgan, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56266.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 56266, Morgan, 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
1,628
Population
266.9
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56266?
41.1
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
1.3%
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?
$74,000
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$35,496
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56266 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Morgan, 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)
$74,000 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Minnesota ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
688housing units
688
Total Housing Units
630
Occupied Units
58
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,400
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,047
Median Rent
1958
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 56266, employing approximately 237 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,761,000.
40
Businesses
237
Employees
$14.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 7 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 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 56266 vs 56224 →
ZIP 56266 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56266
Morgan (56266)
1,628 residents
- 56270
Morton (56270)
1,061 residents
- 55333
Franklin (55333)
856 residents
- 56224 333
Clements (56224)
333 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56266 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56266 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56266
Morgan (56266)
$74,000 median income
- 56224
Clements (56224)
$71,250 median income
- 56270
Morton (56270)
$61,944 median income
- 55333
Franklin (55333)
$54,688 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56266 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56266, 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 (1,628 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 56266 in?
ZIP code 56266 (Morgan) 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 56266?
ZIP code 56266 in Morgan, MN has a population of 1,628 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56266?
The median household income in ZIP 56266 is $74,000, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56266?
The median home value in ZIP 56266 is $143,400, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56266?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56266 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56266?
ZIP code 56266 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56266?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56266 are: Transportation and warehousing (10), Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56266?
In ZIP code 56266, 62.9% 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 56266?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56266 is 22.9 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 56266?
In ZIP code 56266, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56266?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56266 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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