ZIP code 56256
Where is ZIP code 56256?
Madison, Minnesota
Lac qui Parle County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56256 belongs to Madison, Minnesota in Lac qui Parle County. 56256 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 codes 320 and 507. About 2,446 people live in the 56256 area, where the median household income is $65,521. The closest ZIP codes are 56232 (Dawson, 6.9 mi southeast), 56257 (Marietta, 12.2 mi west) and 56212 (Bellingham, 13.5 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 56256 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Madison |
| Also accepted | Louisburg |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Lac qui Parle County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 320, 507 |
| Coordinates | 44.9946, -96.1645 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 562 |
Population and income in 56256
| Population | 2,446 · higher than 57% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11 · lower than 75% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.8 years · higher than 86% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $65,521 · lower than 77% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,349 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $124,200 · lower than 92% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $839 a month |
| Housing units | 1,368 |
| Households | 1,136 (2.09 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 230.59 sq mi (plus 3.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56256. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56232 | Dawson, MN | 6.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 56257 | Marietta, MN | 12.2 mi W | Standard |
| 56212 | Bellingham, MN | 13.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 56218 | Boyd, MN | 14.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 56295 | Watson, MN | 16.5 mi E | Standard |
| 56262 | Milan, MN | 16.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 56208 | Appleton, MN | 16.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 56220 | Canby, MN | 19.8 mi S | Standard |
| 56276 | Odessa, MN | 20 mi NW | Standard |
| 57259 | Revillo, SD | 20 mi W | Standard |
| 57237 | Gary, SD | 20.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 56227 | Correll, MN | 20.5 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56256
123 MAIN ST
MADISON MN 56256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LOUISBURG as the city name for 56256. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56256-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56256?
- 56256 is a Madison, Minnesota ZIP code. Louisburg is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 56256 in?
- ZIP code 56256 is in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56256 in?
- 56256 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56256 use area codes 320 and 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56256?
- About 2,446 people live in ZIP code 56256, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56256?
- The median household income in 56256 is $65,521 a year, lower than 77% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56256 are 56232 (Dawson, 6.9 miles), 56257 (Marietta, 12.2 miles), 56212 (Bellingham, 13.5 miles) and 56218 (Boyd, 14.7 miles).