ZIP code 56111: Alpha, MN
56111 is a ZIP code in Alpha, Minnesota, mainly in Jackson County. About 356 people live here.
- Population
- 356
- Median household income
- $98,125
- Typical home value
- $104,800ACS median value
- Median rent
- $1,268gross, per month
- Median age
- 53.8
- Homeowners
- 90.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 56111 details
| City | Alpha |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Jackson County (also partly Martin County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 53.6 sq mi |
| Population density | 7 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 22.2 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 43.64268, -94.88717 |
Median rent in 56111 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,188/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,313/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 56111
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56143 | Jackson, MN | 5.9 mi | 4,509 |
| 56171 | Sherburn, MN | 6.6 mi | 1,632 |
| 56127 | Dunnell, MN | 9.0 mi | 474 |
| 56176 | Trimont, MN | 12.8 mi | 888 |
| 56181 | Welcome, MN | 13.2 mi | 1,280 |
| 56160 | Odin, MN | 13.5 mi | 224 |
| 51363 | Superior, IA | 14.7 mi | 111 |
| 56150 | Lakefield, MN | 15.5 mi | 2,802 |
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 56111?
A typical home in ZIP code 56111 is worth about $104,800 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $98,125 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Minnesota average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $104,800 homeWhat can a $98,125 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 56111
What city is ZIP code 56111?
ZIP code 56111 is in Alpha, MN, in Jackson County.
What county is ZIP code 56111 in?
56111 is mainly in Jackson County, Minnesota, and partly in Martin County.
What is the population of ZIP code 56111?
About 356 people live in ZIP code 56111, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 56111 in?
56111 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.