What city is ZIP code 56256?

ZIP code 56256 is in Madison, MN (Lac qui Parle County).

What county is ZIP code 56256 in?

ZIP code 56256 is mostly in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota.

How many people live in ZIP code 56256?

About 2,446 people live in the 56256 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 56256

Madison, MN, Lac qui Parle County

Population

2,446

Land area

230.6sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Madison

ZIP 56256 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 56256 at a glance

ZIP 56256 (Madison) is 85% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
The median household income is $65,521, 26% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,200 (62% below Minnesota) and median rent is $839 a month.

Local data for ZIP 56256

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 56256, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$65,521

Poverty rate

7.9%

Median home value

$124,200

Median rent

$839/mo

Homeownership

78.1%

Bachelor's or higher

21.6%

Median age

51.8

Average commute

17.2 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

599

$27.7M annual payroll

PPP loans

$9.2M

398 loans

Campaign donations

$5,427

66% D, 4% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 56256, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

472

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 3°F

25.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 56256, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.7%

U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

14.5%

U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 56256?: ZIP code 56256 is in Madison, MN (Lac qui Parle County).
What county is ZIP code 56256 in?: ZIP code 56256 is mostly in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota.
How many people live in ZIP code 56256?: About 2,446 people live in the 56256 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.