ZIP code 56479
Where is ZIP code 56479?
Staples, Minnesota
Todd County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56479 belongs to Staples, Minnesota in Todd County. 56479 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 218. About 5,021 people live in the 56479 area, where the median household income is $59,920. The closest ZIP codes are 56434 (Aldrich, 8.4 mi west), 56466 (Motley, 10.5 mi southeast) and 56443 (Cushing, 12.5 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 56479 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Staples |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Todd County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 218 |
| Coordinates | 46.3536, -94.7633 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 564 |
Population and income in 56479
| Population | 5,021 · higher than 71% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 25 · lower than 51% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.8 years · higher than 54% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $59,920 · lower than 87% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,630 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $191,700 · lower than 67% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $839 a month |
| Housing units | 2,387 |
| Households | 2,069 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 199.23 sq mi (plus 3.58 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56479. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56479
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56434 | Aldrich, MN | 8.4 mi W | Standard |
| 56466 | Motley, MN | 10.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 56443 | Cushing, MN | 12.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 56473 | Pillager, MN | 13.1 mi E | Standard |
| 56453 | Hewitt, MN | 13.8 mi W | Standard |
| 56481 | Verndale, MN | 14.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 56437 | Bertha, MN | 14.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 56440 | Clarissa, MN | 17.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 56482 | Wadena, MN | 18.4 mi W | Standard |
| 56438 | Browerville, MN | 18.5 mi S | Standard |
| 56446 | Eagle Bend, MN | 22.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 56425 | Baxter, MN | 23 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56479 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56479
123 MAIN ST
STAPLES MN 56479
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Moran and Poplar: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56479-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56479?
- 56479 is a Staples, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56479 in?
- ZIP code 56479 is in Todd County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56479 in?
- 56479 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56479?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56479 use area code 218.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56479?
- About 5,021 people live in ZIP code 56479, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56479?
- The median household income in 56479 is $59,920 a year, lower than 87% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56479?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56479 are 56434 (Aldrich, 8.4 miles), 56466 (Motley, 10.5 miles), 56443 (Cushing, 12.5 miles) and 56473 (Pillager, 13.1 miles).