ZIP Code 56265 - Montevideo Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56265 is located in Montevideo Minnesota. Portions of 56265 are also in Watson and Mandt Township and Sparta Township and Grace Township and Rosewood Township and Camp Release Township and Havelock Township and Leenthrop Township and Tunsberg Township and Stony Run Township and Lac qui Parle Township and Lisbon Township and Big Bend Township and Baxter Township. 56265 is primarily within Chippewa County, with some portions in Lac Qui Parle County and Yellow Medicine County. Regionally, 56265 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56265 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Montevideo |
| Primary County | Chippewa County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 7,666 |
| Area Code(s) | 320 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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56265 Demographics
56265 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56265 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56265 is White. The current unemployment level in 56265 is 4.9%.
| Population | 7,666 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.6% |
| Population Density | 29 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,282 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,389 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $379,060 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 87.96% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 71.6% |
56265 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,616 | 87.96% |
| Black | 128 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic | 598 | 7.95% |
| Asian | 108 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.96% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56265 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,084 | 74.76% |
| Black | 15 | 1.03% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 19.03% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 52 | 3.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 15 | 1.03% |
56265 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 464 | 9.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 851 | 17.49% |
| High School Diploma | 1,522 | 31.28% |
| No High School Diploma | 56 | 1.15% |
| GED or Alternate | 190 | 3.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 813 | 16.71% |
| Associates Degree | 746 | 15.33% |
| Masters Degree | 158 | 3.25% |
| Professional Degree | 48 | 0.99% |
| Doctorate Degree | 17 | 0.35% |
56265 Geography
| Coordinates | 45.0061264, -95.68331909 |
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| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 268 Square Miles |
56265 Schools
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56265 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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