ZIP code 56101
Where is ZIP code 56101?
Windom, Minnesota
Cottonwood County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56101 belongs to Windom, Minnesota in Cottonwood County. 56101 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 6,157 people live in the 56101 area, where the median household income is $77,083. The closest ZIP codes are 56118 (Bingham Lake, 4.6 mi east), 56137 (Heron Lake, 11.1 mi southwest) and 56159 (Mountain Lake, 11.1 mi east).
| ZIP code | 56101 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Windom |
| Also accepted | Wilder |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Cottonwood County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 507 |
| Coordinates | 43.8831, -95.1373 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 561 |
Population and income in 56101
| Population | 6,157 · higher than 75% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 36 · higher than 56% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.3 years · lower than 63% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $77,083 · lower than 51% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,607 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $183,700 · lower than 70% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $804 a month |
| Housing units | 2,880 |
| Households | 2,469 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 172.33 sq mi (plus 3.35 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56101. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56101
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56118 | Bingham Lake, MN | 4.6 mi E | Standard |
| 56137 | Heron Lake, MN | 11.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 56159 | Mountain Lake, MN | 11.1 mi E | Standard |
| 56145 | Jeffers, MN | 13.2 mi N | Standard |
| 56174 | Storden, MN | 14.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 56161 | Okabena, MN | 14.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 56150 | Lakefield, MN | 16 mi S | Standard |
| 56143 | Jackson, MN | 17.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 56120 | Butterfield, MN | 17.9 mi E | Standard |
| 56160 | Odin, MN | 18.1 mi E | Standard |
| 56022 | Darfur, MN | 18.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 56183 | Westbrook, MN | 19 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56101 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56101
123 MAIN ST
WINDOM MN 56101
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WILDER as the city name for 56101. Avoid Delft: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56101-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56101?
- 56101 is a Windom, Minnesota ZIP code. Wilder is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 56101 in?
- ZIP code 56101 is in Cottonwood County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56101 in?
- 56101 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56101?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56101 use area code 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56101?
- About 6,157 people live in ZIP code 56101, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56101?
- The median household income in 56101 is $77,083 a year, lower than 51% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56101?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56101 are 56118 (Bingham Lake, 4.6 miles), 56137 (Heron Lake, 11.1 miles), 56159 (Mountain Lake, 11.1 miles) and 56145 (Jeffers, 13.2 miles).