Redwood Falls, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56283
Redwood County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,636
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,352
- Median income Near-median income area
- $176,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Redwood Falls pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56283 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56283 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Redwood Falls, Redwood County, Minnesota, home to 6,636 residents across 457.7 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56283 reports a modest median household income of $66,352 (19% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,449. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $176,800 (31% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $831; owner occupancy is 73.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 14 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Redwood County, so 56283 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 56283
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redwood Falls, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56283.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 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 56283, Redwood Falls, 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
6,636
Population
457.7
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56283?
42.5
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
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?
$66,352
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$35,449
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
14.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56283 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Redwood Falls, 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)
$66,352 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
3,092housing units
3,092
Total Housing Units
2,732
Occupied Units
360
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,800
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$831
Median Rent
1973
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
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56283 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 153 |
| 2021 | +3.6% | 159 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 174 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 183 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 183 |
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 272 business establishments in ZIP 56283, employing approximately 2,877 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,906,000.
272
Businesses
2,877
Employees
$146.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 24 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.7% |
| Information | 7 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.8% |
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 56283 vs 56293 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56293 | Wabasso, MN | 1,223 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56283, 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 (6,636 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 56283 in?
ZIP code 56283 (Redwood Falls) 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 56283?
ZIP code 56283 in Redwood Falls, MN has a population of 6,636 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56283?
The median household income in ZIP 56283 is $66,352, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56283?
The median home value in ZIP 56283 is $176,800, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56283?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56283 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56283?
ZIP code 56283 has 272 business establishments employing approximately 2,877 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56283?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56283 are: Other services (except public administration) (42), Health care and social assistance (41), Retail trade (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56283?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56283 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 56283?
In ZIP code 56283, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 56283?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56283 is 14.4 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 56283?
In ZIP code 56283, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56283?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56283 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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