ZIP code 56296
Where is ZIP code 56296?
Wheaton, Minnesota
Traverse County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56296 belongs to Wheaton, Minnesota in Traverse County. 56296 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 codes 218, 320, 605 and 701. About 1,956 people live in the 56296 area, where the median household income is $53,527. The closest ZIP codes are 56236 (Dumont, 10.4 mi south), 57260 (Rosholt, 12 mi west) and 56583 (Tintah, 14.9 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 56296 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wheaton |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Traverse County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 218, 320, 605, 701 |
| Coordinates | 45.8111, -96.4866 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 562 |
Population and income in 56296
| Population | 1,956 · higher than 52% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 83% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45 years · higher than 67% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $53,527 · lower than 95% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,888 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $103,800 · lower than 96% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $612 a month |
| Housing units | 1,058 |
| Households | 839 (2.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 20% |
| Land area | 236.97 sq mi (plus 4.29 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56296. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56296
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56236 | Dumont, MN | 10.4 mi S | Standard |
| 57260 | Rosholt, SD | 12 mi W | Standard |
| 56583 | Tintah, MN | 14.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 56248 | Herman, MN | 16.5 mi E | Standard |
| 58030 | Fairmount, ND | 17.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 56240 | Graceville, MN | 17.6 mi S | Standard |
| 56274 | Norcross, MN | 17.7 mi E | Standard |
| 56210 | Barry, MN | 17.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 56565 | Nashua, MN | 18.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 56211 | Beardsley, MN | 20.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 56219 | Browns Valley, MN | 20.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 57255 | New Effington, SD | 21 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56296 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56296
123 MAIN ST
WHEATON MN 56296
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56296-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56296?
- 56296 is a Wheaton, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56296 in?
- ZIP code 56296 is in Traverse County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56296 in?
- 56296 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56296?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56296 use area codes 218, 320, 605 and 701.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56296?
- About 1,956 people live in ZIP code 56296, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56296?
- The median household income in 56296 is $53,527 a year, lower than 95% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56296?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56296 are 56236 (Dumont, 10.4 miles), 57260 (Rosholt, 12 miles), 56583 (Tintah, 14.9 miles) and 56248 (Herman, 16.5 miles).