Olivia, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56277
Renville County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,191
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,326
- Median income Near-median income area
- $184,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Olivia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56277 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56277 covers 277.5 square miles in Olivia, Renville County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,191 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56277 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,326 (14% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,137. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $184,500 (28% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $798; owner occupancy is 70.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Renville County, so 56277 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 56277
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Olivia, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56277.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 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 56277, Olivia, 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
3,191
Population
277.5
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56277?
43.3
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.9%
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?
$70,326
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$36,137
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56277 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Olivia, 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)
$70,326 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
1,400housing units
1,400
Total Housing Units
1,222
Occupied Units
178
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,500
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$798
Median Rent
1965
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
+51.1%
YoY Change (2023)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56277 have increased 51.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.8% | 158 |
| 2020 | +4.0% | 164 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 183 |
| 2022 | -19.3% | 147 |
| 2023 | +51.1% | 223 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 133 business establishments in ZIP 56277, employing approximately 917 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,532,000.
133
Businesses
917
Employees
$47.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 17 | 12.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 6.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.3% |
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 56277 vs 55310 →
ZIP 56277 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56277
Olivia (56277)
3,191 residents
- 55310
Bird Island (55310)
1,519 residents
- 56230 854
Danube (56230)
854 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56277 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56277 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55310
Bird Island (55310)
$87,292 median income
- 56277
Olivia (56277)
$70,326 median income
- 56230
Danube (56230)
$64,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56277 ranks #2 of 3 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 56277, 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 (3,191 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 56277 in?
ZIP code 56277 (Olivia) is located in Renville County, Minnesota. Renville County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/renville-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56277?
ZIP code 56277 in Olivia, MN has a population of 3,191 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56277?
The median household income in ZIP 56277 is $70,326, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56277?
The median home value in ZIP 56277 is $184,500, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56277?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56277 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56277?
ZIP code 56277 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 917 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56277?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56277 are: Health care and social assistance (21), Retail trade (19), Construction (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56277?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56277 increased by 51.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 56277?
In ZIP code 56277, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 56277?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56277 is 17.9 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 56277?
In ZIP code 56277, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56277?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56277 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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