ZIP code 56046
Where is ZIP code 56046?
Hope, Minnesota
Steele County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 56046 belongs to Hope, Minnesota in Steele County. 56046 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Hope post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 507. About 157 people live in the 56046 area, where the median household income is $61,042. The closest ZIP codes are 56026 (Ellendale, 5.9 mi south), 55060 (Owatonna, 8.7 mi north) and 56035 (Geneva, 9.6 mi south).
| ZIP code | 56046 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hope |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Steele County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 507 |
| Coordinates | 43.9619, -93.276 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 560 |
Population and income in 56046
| Population | 157 · lower than 95% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 80 · higher than 68% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 27.3 years · lower than 98% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 59% / 41% |
| Median household income | $61,042 · lower than 86% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,932 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $98,900 · lower than 97% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 49 |
| Households | 49 (3.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 8.2% |
| Land area | 1.97 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56046. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56046
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56026 | Ellendale, MN | 5.9 mi S | Standard |
| 55060 | Owatonna, MN | 8.7 mi N | Standard |
| 56035 | Geneva, MN | 9.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 55917 | Blooming Prairie, MN | 11.6 mi E | Standard |
| 56072 | New Richland, MN | 12.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 56016 | Clarks Grove, MN | 13.9 mi S | Standard |
| 56045 | Hollandale, MN | 14.3 mi S | Standard |
| 56093 | Waseca, MN | 14.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 55049 | Medford, MN | 14.7 mi N | Standard |
| 56042 | Hartland, MN | 14.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 55924 | Claremont, MN | 15.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 56032 | Freeborn, MN | 19.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56046 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56046
PO BOX 123
HOPE MN 56046
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56046-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56046?
- 56046 is a Hope, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56046 in?
- ZIP code 56046 is in Steele County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56046 in?
- 56046 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56046?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56046 use area code 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56046?
- About 157 people live in ZIP code 56046, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56046?
- The median household income in 56046 is $61,042 a year, lower than 86% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- Can I use 56046 for a street address?
- No. 56046 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Hope use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56046?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56046 are 56026 (Ellendale, 5.9 miles), 55060 (Owatonna, 8.7 miles), 56035 (Geneva, 9.6 miles) and 55917 (Blooming Prairie, 11.6 miles).