ZIP code 56209: Atwater, MN
56209 is a ZIP code in Atwater, Minnesota, mainly in Kandiyohi County, part of the Willmar, MN micro area. About 2,570 people live here.
- Population
- 2,570
- Median household income
- $86,118
- Typical home value
- $283,600+2.6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $806gross, per month
- Median age
- 36.9
- Homeowners
- 82.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 56209 details
| City | Atwater |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi County (also partly Meeker County) |
| Metro area | Willmar, MN |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 101.1 sq mi, plus 8.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 25 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 21.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 45.12740, -94.81193 |
Median rent in 56209 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $783/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,145/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $833/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 56209
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56251 | Kandiyohi, MN | 5.4 mi | 949 |
| 56243 | Grove City, MN | 6.8 mi | 1,921 |
| 56288 | Spicer, MN | 10.3 mi | 4,697 |
| 56201 | Willmar, MN | 11.3 mi | 25,146 |
| 56253 | Lake Lillian, MN | 12.0 mi | 740 |
| 55355 | Litchfield, MN | 12.5 mi | 9,663 |
| 56228 | Cosmos, MN | 13.7 mi | 922 |
| 56273 | New London, MN | 15.5 mi | 4,956 |
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 56209?
A typical home in ZIP code 56209 is worth about $283,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $86,118 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Minnesota average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $283,600 homeWhat can a $86,118 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 56209
What city is ZIP code 56209?
ZIP code 56209 is in Atwater, MN, in Kandiyohi County.
What county is ZIP code 56209 in?
56209 is mainly in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, and partly in Meeker County.
What is the population of ZIP code 56209?
About 2,570 people live in ZIP code 56209, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 56209 in?
56209 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.