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Springfield, MN
City in Brown County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56087.
Population
2,125
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,132
ZIP codes
1
Springfield and its ZIP codes
Springfield at a glance
- Springfield is about 16 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,434 a year, 33% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,300 (63% below Minnesota) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for Springfield, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Springfield, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,434
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$122,300
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.6%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,167), Norwegian Americans (167), Swedish Americans (125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Springfield.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,610
13,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,759
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$197M
FY 2026, $7,595 per person
PPP loans
$10.68M
427 loans, 1,322 jobs reported
How people get to work
Springfield, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.2%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Springfield, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
449
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 4°F
29.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Springfield, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Springfield
1 in or overlapping Springfield. Population shown
Cities near Springfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SanbornCity | 7.5 mi | 2.1 |
| CobdenCity | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| ComfreyCity | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| ClementsCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| EvanCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| WandaCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| MorganCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Sleepy EyeCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| LambertonCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| DarfurCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| JeffersCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| WabassoCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| RevereCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| EssigCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Mountain LakeCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| FranklinCity | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Springfield, MN in?
- Springfield is in Brown County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Springfield, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Springfield include 56087.
- What is the population of Springfield, MN?
- About 2,125 people live in Springfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Springfield?
- Nearby places include Sanborn (7.5 mi), Cobden (7.5 mi), Comfrey (9.5 mi), Clements (11 mi), Evan (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023