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ZIP Code 56007
Albert Lea, MN, Freeborn County
Population
21,377
Land area
169.3sq mi
People per sq mi
126
City
Albert Lea
ZIP 56007 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 56007 at a glance
- ZIP 56007 (Albert Lea) is 75% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,846, 23% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,900 (49% below Minnesota) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for ZIP 56007
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 56007, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,846
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$166,900
Prices +5.3% in a year
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
17.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
588
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
9,889
$500M annual payroll
PPP loans
$49.33M
724 loans
Campaign donations
$47.19K
22% D, 35% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 56007, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
507
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 56007, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 56007
ZIP codes near 56007
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 56016Clarks Grove | 6.9 mi | 25.8 |
| 56043Hayward | 7.3 mi | 20.8 |
| 56089Twin Lakes | 8.6 mi | 5.5 |
| 56020Conger | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| 56009Alden | 10 mi | 96.7 |
| 56045Hollandale | 10 mi | 29.2 |
| 56042Hartland | 11 mi | 53.4 |
| 56036Myrtle | 11 mi | 117 |
| 56035Geneva | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| 56029Emmons | 13 mi | 42 |
| 56032Freeborn | 13 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 56007?
- ZIP code 56007 is in Albert Lea, MN (Freeborn County).
- What county is ZIP code 56007 in?
- ZIP code 56007 is mostly in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
- How many people live in ZIP code 56007?
- About 21,377 people live in the 56007 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.