PlainZIP

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
$70,326
Median income
$184,500
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $36,137. Poverty here runs at 14.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. The typical home here is valued at $184,500 (28% below the state average); renters pay a median of $798 monthly, and 70.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Renville County, letting you compare 56277 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 56277

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Olivia, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56277.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 56277?

43.3

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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

$36,137

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

17.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56277 ranks nationally

Olivia, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,326 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,400

Total Housing Units

1,222

Occupied Units

178

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$184,500

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56277 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 56277 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 56277 ranks #2 of 3 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
55310 Bird Island, MN 1,519 5.6 mi
56230 Danube, MN 854 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Renville County

56284 standard
Renville, MN
Pop: 2,111
55342 standard
Hector, MN
Pop: 2,015
55332 standard
Fairfax, MN
Pop: 1,922
55310 standard
Bird Island, MN
Pop: 1,519
55314 standard
Buffalo Lake, MN
Pop: 1,337
56285 standard
Sacred Heart, MN
Pop: 1,096

Related Areas

Renville County Olivia, MN Minnesota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.