ZIP code 56229
Where is ZIP code 56229?
Cottonwood, Minnesota
Lyon County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56229 belongs to Cottonwood, Minnesota in Lyon County. 56229 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 507. About 1,672 people live in the 56229 area, where the median household income is $104,375. The closest ZIP codes are 56245 (Hanley Falls, 5.5 mi north), 56297 (Wood Lake, 7.9 mi east) and 56258 (Marshall, 11.4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 56229 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cottonwood |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Lyon County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 507 |
| Coordinates | 44.6003, -95.6925 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 562 |
Population and income in 56229
| Population | 1,672 · lower than 52% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 16 · lower than 64% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.6 years · lower than 54% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $104,375 · higher than 86% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $49,715 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $205,600 · lower than 61% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $756 a month |
| Housing units | 799 |
| Households | 725 (2.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 102.33 sq mi (plus 1.84 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56229. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56229
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56245 | Hanley Falls, MN | 5.5 mi N | Standard |
| 56297 | Wood Lake, MN | 7.9 mi E | Standard |
| 56258 | Marshall, MN | 11.4 mi S | Standard |
| 56239 | Ghent, MN | 11.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 56263 | Milroy, MN | 13.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 56237 | Echo, MN | 13.7 mi E | Standard |
| 56223 | Clarkfield, MN | 13.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 56264 | Minneota, MN | 14.3 mi W | Standard |
| 56292 | Vesta, MN | 15.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 56241 | Granite Falls, MN | 16 mi NE | Standard |
| 56291 | Taunton, MN | 17.7 mi W | Standard |
| 56157 | Lynd, MN | 17.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56229 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56229
123 MAIN ST
COTTONWOOD MN 56229
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56229-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56229?
- 56229 is a Cottonwood, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56229 in?
- ZIP code 56229 is in Lyon County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56229 in?
- 56229 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56229?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56229 use area code 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56229?
- About 1,672 people live in ZIP code 56229, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56229?
- The median household income in 56229 is $104,375 a year, higher than 86% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56229?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56229 are 56245 (Hanley Falls, 5.5 miles), 56297 (Wood Lake, 7.9 miles), 56258 (Marshall, 11.4 miles) and 56239 (Ghent, 11.8 miles).