ZIP code 56308
Where is ZIP code 56308?
Alexandria, Minnesota
Douglas County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56308 belongs to Alexandria, Minnesota in Douglas County. 56308 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 and 320. About 27,008 people live in the 56308 area, where the median household income is $78,177. The closest ZIP codes are 56319 (Carlos, 7.2 mi northeast), 56355 (Nelson, 7.8 mi northeast) and 56341 (Holmes City, 8.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 56308 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Alexandria |
| Also accepted | Forada |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 218, 320 |
| Coordinates | 45.8817, -95.382 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 563 |
Population and income in 56308
| Population | 27,008 · higher than 92% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 168 · higher than 76% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.3 years · higher than 64% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $78,177 · higher than 51% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $45,025 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $341,900 · higher than 79% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $956 a month |
| Housing units | 14,647 |
| Households | 12,067 (2.18 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 161.17 sq mi (plus 31.94 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56308. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56308
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56319 | Carlos, MN | 7.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 56355 | Nelson, MN | 7.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 56341 | Holmes City, MN | 8.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 56332 | Garfield, MN | 9.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 56315 | Brandon, MN | 11.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 56360 | Osakis, MN | 12 mi E | Standard |
| 56354 | Miltona, MN | 12.2 mi N | Standard |
| 56385 | Villard, MN | 13.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 56349 | Lowry, MN | 13.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 56389 | West Union, MN | 15.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 56343 | Kensington, MN | 15.7 mi W | Standard |
| 56334 | Glenwood, MN | 16.5 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56308 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56308
123 MAIN ST
ALEXANDRIA MN 56308
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts FORADA as the city name for 56308. Avoid Alex: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56308-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56308?
- 56308 is a Alexandria, Minnesota ZIP code. Forada is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 56308 in?
- ZIP code 56308 is in Douglas County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56308 in?
- 56308 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56308?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56308 use area codes 218 and 320.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56308?
- About 27,008 people live in ZIP code 56308, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56308?
- The median household income in 56308 is $78,177 a year, higher than 51% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56308?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56308 are 56319 (Carlos, 7.2 miles), 56355 (Nelson, 7.8 miles), 56341 (Holmes City, 8.4 miles) and 56332 (Garfield, 9.3 miles).