ZIP code 56209
Where is ZIP code 56209?
Atwater, Minnesota
Kandiyohi County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56209 belongs to Atwater, Minnesota in Kandiyohi County. 56209 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 320. About 2,570 people live in the 56209 area, where the median household income is $86,118. The closest ZIP codes are 56243 (Grove City, 5.9 mi northeast), 56251 (Kandiyohi, 6.4 mi west) and 56288 (Spicer, 9.7 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 56209 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Atwater |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 320 |
| Coordinates | 45.1116, -94.7938 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 562 |
Population and income in 56209
| Population | 2,570 · higher than 58% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 25 · lower than 51% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.9 years · lower than 82% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $86,118 · higher than 66% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,932 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $230,800 · lower than 52% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $806 a month |
| Housing units | 1,261 |
| Households | 952 (2.67 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 101.07 sq mi (plus 8.2 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56209. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56209
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56243 | Grove City, MN | 5.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 56251 | Kandiyohi, MN | 6.4 mi W | Standard |
| 56288 | Spicer, MN | 9.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 56253 | Lake Lillian, MN | 11.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 56228 | Cosmos, MN | 11.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 56201 | Willmar, MN | 12.7 mi W | Standard |
| 55355 | Litchfield, MN | 13.1 mi E | Standard |
| 56273 | New London, MN | 14.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 55329 | Eden Valley, MN | 16.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 56216 | Blomkest, MN | 17.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 55324 | Darwin, MN | 18 mi E | Standard |
| 56279 | Pennock, MN | 18.6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56209 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56209
123 MAIN ST
ATWATER MN 56209
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56209-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56209?
- 56209 is a Atwater, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56209 in?
- ZIP code 56209 is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56209 in?
- 56209 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56209?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56209 use area code 320.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56209?
- About 2,570 people live in ZIP code 56209, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56209?
- The median household income in 56209 is $86,118 a year, higher than 66% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56209?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56209 are 56243 (Grove City, 5.9 miles), 56251 (Kandiyohi, 6.4 miles), 56288 (Spicer, 9.7 miles) and 56253 (Lake Lillian, 11.3 miles).