ZIP code 56081
Where is ZIP code 56081?
Saint James, Minnesota
Watonwan County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56081 belongs to Saint James, Minnesota in Watonwan County. 56081 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 6,172 people live in the 56081 area, where the median household income is $67,337. The closest ZIP codes are 56056 (La Salle, 6.3 mi north), 56120 (Butterfield, 8.7 mi west) and 56162 (Ormsby, 9.3 mi south).
| ZIP code | 56081 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Saint James |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Watonwan County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 507 |
| Coordinates | 43.9875, -94.6229 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 560 |
Population and income in 56081
| Population | 6,172 · higher than 75% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 35 · higher than 56% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.3 years · lower than 56% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $67,337 · lower than 75% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,956 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $163,800 · lower than 79% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $844 a month |
| Housing units | 2,790 |
| Households | 2,373 (2.57 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 177.45 sq mi (plus 1.79 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56081. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56081
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56056 | La Salle, MN | 6.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 56120 | Butterfield, MN | 8.7 mi W | Standard |
| 56162 | Ormsby, MN | 9.3 mi S | Standard |
| 56160 | Odin, MN | 10.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 56060 | Lewisville, MN | 10.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 56062 | Madelia, MN | 11.4 mi E | Standard |
| 56022 | Darfur, MN | 11.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 56041 | Hanska, MN | 13.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 56176 | Trimont, MN | 14.9 mi S | Standard |
| 56088 | Truman, MN | 15 mi SE | Standard |
| 56159 | Mountain Lake, MN | 15.5 mi W | Standard |
| 56019 | Comfrey, MN | 16.8 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56081 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56081
123 MAIN ST
SAINT JAMES MN 56081
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid St James: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56081-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56081?
- 56081 is a Saint James, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56081 in?
- ZIP code 56081 is in Watonwan County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56081 in?
- 56081 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56081?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56081 use area code 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56081?
- About 6,172 people live in ZIP code 56081, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56081?
- The median household income in 56081 is $67,337 a year, lower than 75% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56081?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56081 are 56056 (La Salle, 6.3 miles), 56120 (Butterfield, 8.7 miles), 56162 (Ormsby, 9.3 miles) and 56160 (Odin, 10.5 miles).