ZIP code 56208: Appleton, MN
56208 is a ZIP code in Appleton, Minnesota, mainly in Swift County. About 2,113 people live here.
- Population
- 2,113
- Median household income
- $59,766
- Typical home value
- $149,600+8.1% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $752gross, per month
- Median age
- 49.9
- Homeowners
- 76.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 56208 details
| City | Appleton |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Swift County (also partly Lac qui Parle County, Big Stone County, Chippewa 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 | 196.3 sq mi, plus 7.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 11 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 21.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 45.24672, -96.00477 |
Median rent in 56208 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $492/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $742/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,236/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 56208
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56249 | Holloway, MN | 7.1 mi | 301 |
| 56227 | Correll, MN | 8.5 mi | 215 |
| 56262 | Milan, MN | 11.2 mi | 871 |
| 56231 | Danvers, MN | 12.0 mi | 405 |
| 56276 | Odessa, MN | 14.7 mi | 256 |
| 56295 | Watson, MN | 16.0 mi | 305 |
| 56212 | Bellingham, MN | 17.5 mi | 475 |
| 56207 | Alberta, MN | 18.2 mi | 211 |
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 56208?
A typical home in ZIP code 56208 is worth about $149,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $59,766 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Minnesota average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $149,600 homeWhat can a $59,766 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 56208
What city is ZIP code 56208?
ZIP code 56208 is in Appleton, MN, in Swift County.
What county is ZIP code 56208 in?
56208 is mainly in Swift County, Minnesota, and partly in Lac qui Parle County, Big Stone County and Chippewa County.
What is the population of ZIP code 56208?
About 2,113 people live in ZIP code 56208, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 56208 in?
56208 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.