ZIP code 56355
Where is ZIP code 56355?
Nelson, Minnesota
Douglas County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56355 belongs to Nelson, Minnesota in Douglas County. 56355 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 737 people live in the 56355 area, where the median household income is $97,500. The closest ZIP codes are 56319 (Carlos, 4.3 mi northwest), 56360 (Osakis, 6.5 mi southeast) and 56308 (Alexandria, 7.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 56355 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Nelson |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 320 |
| Coordinates | 45.9356, -95.2398 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 563 |
Population and income in 56355
| Population | 737 · lower than 72% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 29 · higher than 52% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.1 years · lower than 81% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 47% |
| Median household income | $97,500 · higher than 80% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,657 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $320,200 · higher than 75% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $782 a month |
| Housing units | 283 |
| Households | 282 (2.61 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 25.6 sq mi (plus 0.18 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56355. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56355
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56319 | Carlos, MN | 4.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 56360 | Osakis, MN | 6.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 56308 | Alexandria, MN | 7.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 56354 | Miltona, MN | 9.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 56389 | West Union, MN | 12.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 56332 | Garfield, MN | 13.3 mi W | Standard |
| 56446 | Eagle Bend, MN | 14.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 56385 | Villard, MN | 15.5 mi S | Standard |
| 56361 | Parkers Prairie, MN | 15.6 mi N | Standard |
| 56341 | Holmes City, MN | 16.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 56315 | Brandon, MN | 17.4 mi W | Standard |
| 56347 | Long Prairie, MN | 18.2 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56355 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56355
123 MAIN ST
NELSON MN 56355
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56355-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56355?
- 56355 is a Nelson, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56355 in?
- ZIP code 56355 is in Douglas County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56355 in?
- 56355 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56355?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56355 use area code 320.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56355?
- About 737 people live in ZIP code 56355, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56355?
- The median household income in 56355 is $97,500 a year, higher than 80% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56355?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56355 are 56319 (Carlos, 4.3 miles), 56360 (Osakis, 6.5 miles), 56308 (Alexandria, 7.8 miles) and 56354 (Miltona, 9.2 miles).