ZIP code 56009: Alden, MN
56009 is a ZIP code in Alden, Minnesota, mainly in Freeborn County, part of the Albert Lea, MN micro area. About 1,527 people live here.
- Population
- 1,527
- Median household income
- $80,804
- Typical home value
- $238,100+7.1% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $920gross, per month
- Median age
- 48.2
- Homeowners
- 85.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 56009 details
| City | Alden |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn County (also partly Faribault County) |
| Metro area | Albert Lea, MN |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 96.7 sq mi, plus 3 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 16 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 19.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 43.66183, -93.54640 |
Median rent in 56009 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $950/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,375/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $880/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 56009
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56020 | Conger, MN | 3.4 mi | 74 |
| 56089 | Twin Lakes, MN | 7.9 mi | 214 |
| 56032 | Freeborn, MN | 8.0 mi | 407 |
| 56097 | Wells, MN | 9.3 mi | 3,487 |
| 56029 | Emmons, MN | 10.0 mi | 642 |
| 56042 | Hartland, MN | 10.3 mi | 751 |
| 56007 | Albert Lea, MN | 11.1 mi | 21,377 |
| 56051 | Kiester, MN | 11.9 mi | 610 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 56009?
A typical home in ZIP code 56009 is worth about $238,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $80,804 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Minnesota average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $238,100 homeWhat can a $80,804 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 56009
What city is ZIP code 56009?
ZIP code 56009 is in Alden, MN, in Freeborn County.
What county is ZIP code 56009 in?
56009 is mainly in Freeborn County, Minnesota, and partly in Faribault County.
What is the population of ZIP code 56009?
About 1,527 people live in ZIP code 56009, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 56009 in?
56009 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.