ZIP code 56228
Where is ZIP code 56228?
Cosmos, Minnesota
Meeker County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56228 belongs to Cosmos, Minnesota in Meeker County. 56228 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 922 people live in the 56228 area, where the median household income is $69,844. The closest ZIP codes are 56253 (Lake Lillian, 10 mi west), 56209 (Atwater, 11.5 mi northwest) and 56243 (Grove City, 13.4 mi north).
| ZIP code | 56228 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cosmos |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Meeker County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 320 |
| Coordinates | 44.959, -94.6978 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 562 |
Population and income in 56228
| Population | 922 · lower than 66% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 16 · lower than 64% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.4 years · higher than 76% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $69,844 · lower than 70% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,347 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $152,300 · lower than 84% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $697 a month |
| Housing units | 434 |
| Households | 419 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 57.24 sq mi (plus 0.38 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56228. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56228
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56253 | Lake Lillian, MN | 10 mi W | Standard |
| 56209 | Atwater, MN | 11.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 56243 | Grove City, MN | 13.4 mi N | Standard |
| 55314 | Buffalo Lake, MN | 14 mi S | Standard |
| 55355 | Litchfield, MN | 14.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 55342 | Hector, MN | 14.5 mi S | Standard |
| 55350 | Hutchinson, MN | 15.9 mi E | Standard |
| 55324 | Darwin, MN | 16.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 56251 | Kandiyohi, MN | 16.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 55310 | Bird Island, MN | 16.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 56216 | Blomkest, MN | 17.7 mi W | Standard |
| 56277 | Olivia, MN | 18.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56228 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56228
123 MAIN ST
COSMOS MN 56228
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56228-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56228?
- 56228 is a Cosmos, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56228 in?
- ZIP code 56228 is in Meeker County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56228 in?
- 56228 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56228?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56228 use area code 320.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56228?
- About 922 people live in ZIP code 56228, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56228?
- The median household income in 56228 is $69,844 a year, lower than 70% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56228?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56228 are 56253 (Lake Lillian, 10 miles), 56209 (Atwater, 11.5 miles), 56243 (Grove City, 13.4 miles) and 55314 (Buffalo Lake, 14 miles).