Zip code 56036: Glenville, Minnesota

Q: What city is zip code 56036?

56036 is assigned to Glenville, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 56036 in?

56036 is in Freeborn County, Minnesota.

Q: What is the population of 56036?

About 1,740 people live in 56036, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 56036?

The median household income in 56036 is $73,287.

Q: What zip codes are near 56036?

The closest zip codes to 56036 are 50459, 56043, 56007, 56089, 55953.

Residential delivery areaFreeborn CountyCentral Time

Population

1,740

Median household income

$73K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$182K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$910/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

117 sq mi

15 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 56036

56036 is a rural zip code in Glenville, Minnesota (Freeborn County), covering 117 sq mi of land. About 1,740 people live here, or 15 per square mile. The median resident is 49 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $73,287 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $182,400, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $910 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.1 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; production and manufacturing; and construction and repair. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 56036 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age49
94th
U.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8166th of 854 in MN
Self-employed workers15.7%
92nd
U.S. 10% · MN 9.3%229th of 852 in MN
Homeownership rate83.7%
86th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%430th of 851 in MN
Residents 65 and older19.7%
72nd
U.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%444th of 854 in MN
Rent-burdened renters53.4%
60th
U.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%195th of 828 in MN
Veterans5.7%
48th
U.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%578th of 854 in MN
Median earnings per worker$47,188
47th
U.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389515th of 851 in MN
Per capita income$37,448
42nd
U.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237559th of 853 in MN
Median household income$73,287
41st
U.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062513th of 846 in MN
Residents under 1820.9%
39th
U.S. 22% · MN 22.9%548th of 854 in MN
Housing vacancy5.3%
36th
U.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%641st of 851 in MN
Government workers11.2%
28th
U.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%573rd of 852 in MN
Healthcare workers7.6%
22nd
U.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%657th of 852 in MN
Poverty rate6%
19th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%615th of 852 in MN
Average commute21.1 min
18th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min600th of 849 in MN
Median home value$182,400
17th
U.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300602nd of 842 in MN
Uninsured rate3.5%
17th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%526th of 853 in MN
Median gross rent$910
14th
U.S. $1,413 · MN $1,280397th of 757 in MN
Bachelor's degree or higher16.5%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%710th of 854 in MN
Diversity index18.2
11th
U.S. 61.4 · MN 41.1459th of 854 in MN
Broadband access82.9%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MN 91.6%744th of 851 in MN
Income inequality (Gini)0.376
8th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453652nd of 848 in MN
Work from home4.8%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%801st of 852 in MN
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%573rd of 854 in MN
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · MN 4%651st of 852 in MN
Population1,740
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445450th of 854 in MN
Population density15/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi565th of 854 in MN
Unemployment rate1.1%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%746th of 853 in MN

Measure	56036	Freeborn	MN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MN
Median age	49	44.3	38.8	38.9	94th	166th of 854
Self-employed workers	15.7%	12.1%	9.3%	10%	92nd	229th of 852
Homeownership rateStrength	83.7%	79.5%	72.2%	65.2%	86th	430th of 851
Residents 65 and older	19.7%	23.4%	17.3%	17.2%	72nd	444th of 854
Rent-burdened renters	53.4%	44.9%	48.1%	51.1%	60th	195th of 828
Veterans	5.7%	7.4%	5.9%	6.2%	48th	578th of 854
Median earnings per worker	$47,188	$46,605	$54,389	$49,666	47th	515th of 851
Per capita income	$37,448	$39,886	$48,237	$44,673	42nd	559th of 853
Median household income	$73,287	$71,023	$89,062	$80,734	41st	513th of 846
Residents under 18	20.9%	21.8%	22.9%	22%	39th	548th of 854
Housing vacancy	5.3%	9%	9.3%	10.1%	36th	641st of 851
Government workers	11.2%	13.4%	12.9%	14.5%	28th	573rd of 852
Healthcare workers	7.6%	11.3%	10.9%	9.7%	22nd	657th of 852
Poverty rateStrength	6%	10.6%	9.3%	12.5%	19th	615th of 852
Average commuteStrength	21.1 min	19.7 min	22.7 min	26.4 min	18th	600th of 849
Median home value	$182,400	$171,100	$329,300	$332,700	17th	602nd of 842
Uninsured rateStrength	3.5%	6.6%	4.7%	8.4%	17th	526th of 853
Median gross rent	$910	$849	$1,280	$1,413	14th	397th of 757
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.5%	18.2%	39.4%	35.7%	13th	710th of 854
Diversity index	18.2	32.3	41.1	61.4	11th	459th of 854
Broadband accessWeakness	82.9%	86.3%	91.6%	91%	8th	744th of 851
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.376	0.457	0.453	0.483	8th	652nd of 848
Work from home	4.8%	7.6%	17.6%	15.1%	7th	801st of 852
Foreign-born residents	1%	4.2%	8.7%	14.1%	6th	573rd of 854
Tech workers	0.5%	1.7%	4%	3.8%	6th	651st of 852
Population	1,740	30,623	5,739,445	334,922,499	3rd	450th of 854
Population density	15/sq mi	43/sq mi	72/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	565th of 854
Unemployment rateStrength	1.1%	4.6%	4.1%	5.2%	2nd	746th of 853

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

10%

35–44

12%

45–54

21%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

20.9%

65 and over

19.7%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black0.3%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other3%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

18.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

Households

Households: 765
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 64.4%
Married couples: 55.6%
Living alone: 29.5%
Veterans (of adults): 5.7%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

Median household income

56036

$73,287

Freeborn Co.

$71,023

Minnesota

$89,062

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$37,448

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.376

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

56036

$182,400

Freeborn Co.

$171,100

Minnesota

$329,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

56036

$910

Freeborn Co.

$849

Minnesota

$1,280

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

97%

2–4 units

0.6%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.6%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 808
Owner-occupied: 83.7%
Vacant: 5.3%
Median year built: 1962
Median rooms: 6.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 6.8%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

34%

20–29

32%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Production

12%

Construction and repair

11%

Management

11%

Transportation and moving

11%

Healthcare

Education

Sales

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

0.9%

Computer and math

0.5%

Police and fire

0.4%

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Other services

13%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Education

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Information

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$47,188

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	56036	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,263	$74,888
Service	$21,806	$26,804
Sales and office	$41,442	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$58,125	$49,199
Production and transportation	$55,227	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

37%

Some college

24%

Associate's

16%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Households with broadband: 82.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61.7%
No internet access: 14.4%
Without health insurance: 3.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Glenville
State: Minnesota
County: Freeborn County
Center point: 43.5519° N, 93.2210° W
Land area: 117 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 56036

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
50459	Northwood, IA	6.7 mi	3,045	$71,618	$149,600
56043	Hayward, MN	6.7 mi	423	$97,708	$177,100
56007	Albert Lea, MN	9.1 mi	21,377	$68,846	$166,900
56089	Twin Lakes, MN	12 mi	214	$56,250	$73,300
55953	Lyle, MN	13 mi	901	$72,500	$166,500
50426	Carpenter, IA	14 mi	81	$74,107	$63,900
50448	Kensett, IA	14 mi	620	$62,059	$123,400
56045	Hollandale, MN	14 mi	922	$71,250	$160,300
55912	Austin, MN	15 mi	29,632	$70,177	$170,200
56016	Clarks Grove, MN	16 mi	989	$89,583	$209,900
56029	Emmons, MN	16 mi	642	$67,857	$122,100
56020	Conger, MN	16 mi	74	$83,750	$112,500

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Questions about 56036

What city is zip code 56036?

56036 is assigned to Glenville, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 56036 in?

56036 is in Freeborn County, Minnesota.

What is the population of 56036?

About 1,740 people live in 56036, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 56036 in?

56036 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 56036?

The median household income in 56036 is $73,287.

What zip codes are near 56036?

The closest zip codes to 56036 are 50459, 56043, 56007, 56089, 55953.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56036, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.