ZIP code 56278
Where is ZIP code 56278?
Ortonville, Minnesota
Big Stone County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56278 belongs to Ortonville, Minnesota in Big Stone County. 56278 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 605. About 2,698 people live in the 56278 area, where the median household income is $63,203. The closest ZIP codes are 57216 (Big Stone City, 5.8 mi southwest), 56276 (Odessa, 8 mi southeast) and 56225 (Clinton, 9.1 mi north).
| ZIP code | 56278 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ortonville |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Big Stone County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 320, 605 |
| Coordinates | 45.3296, -96.4596 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 562 |
Population and income in 56278
| Population | 2,698 · higher than 59% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 20 · lower than 58% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.8 years · higher than 79% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $63,203 · lower than 82% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,485 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $202,800 · lower than 63% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $748 a month |
| Housing units | 1,609 |
| Households | 1,149 (2.26 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 82% / 18% |
| Land area | 135.37 sq mi (plus 10.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56278. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56278
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57216 | Big Stone City, SD | 5.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 56276 | Odessa, MN | 8 mi SE | Standard |
| 56225 | Clinton, MN | 9.1 mi N | Standard |
| 57227 | Corona, SD | 10.2 mi W | Standard |
| 57252 | Milbank, SD | 11.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 56212 | Bellingham, MN | 13.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 56227 | Correll, MN | 14.1 mi E | Standard |
| 56240 | Graceville, MN | 16 mi N | Standard |
| 56210 | Barry, MN | 16.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 57259 | Revillo, SD | 17.8 mi S | Standard |
| 57269 | Twin Brooks, SD | 19 mi W | Standard |
| 56211 | Beardsley, MN | 19.6 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56278 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56278
123 MAIN ST
ORTONVILLE MN 56278
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56278-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56278?
- 56278 is a Ortonville, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56278 in?
- ZIP code 56278 is in Big Stone County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56278 in?
- 56278 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56278?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56278 use area codes 320 and 605.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56278?
- About 2,698 people live in ZIP code 56278, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56278?
- The median household income in 56278 is $63,203 a year, lower than 82% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56278?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56278 are 57216 (Big Stone City, 5.8 miles), 56276 (Odessa, 8 miles), 56225 (Clinton, 9.1 miles) and 57227 (Corona, 10.2 miles).