Freeborn County, MN ZIP codes
There are 12 ZIP codes in Freeborn County, MN, in 12 towns, from 56007 to 56089. The largest are 56007 (Albert Lea), 56036 (Glenville) and 56009 (Alden). 2 more cross into it from neighbouring counties: 55912 and 56026.
The county seat is Albert Lea.
- ZIP codes
- 12
- Partly in it
- 2 more
- Towns
- 12
- County seat
- Albert Lea
- County FIPS
27047- State
- Minnesota
- Population
- 30,623
- Median household income
- $71,023
- Land area
- 707 sq mi
- Metro area
- Albert Lea
Freeborn County ZIP codes by town
- Albert Lea (county seat)
- 56007
Each ZIP code is listed under the county most of its land lies in and the town the Postal Service names it for; a ZIP code's own page shows exactly how it is split.
ZIP codes partly in Freeborn County
These ZIP codes lie mostly in a neighbouring county but each cover a twentieth or more of Freeborn County.
- 55912 Austin · mostly in Mower County
- 56026 Ellendale · mostly in Steele County
Map of Freeborn County ZIP codes
The ZIP codes of Freeborn County, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.
Freeborn County in numbers
About 30,623 people live in Freeborn County, in 12,846 households, the 36th most populous of Minnesota's 87 counties. The median household income is $71,023 a year, 20% below the Minnesota median of $89,062 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,100 (48% below the Minnesota median), and median gross rent is $849 a month. The median age is 44.3; 18.2% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39.4% across Minnesota); the average commute takes 20 minutes.
| Population | 30,623 |
|---|---|
| Households | 12,846 |
| Median age | 44.3 |
| Median household income | $71,023 |
| Median home value | $171,100 |
| Median gross rent | $849 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% |
| Mean commute | 19.7 min |
| Population density | 43 / sq mi |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.
Largest towns in Freeborn County
| Town | ZIP codes | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea | 1 | 18,330 |
| Clarks Grove | 1 | 636 |
| Alden | 1 | 629 |
| Glenville | 1 | 572 |
| Hartland | 1 | 422 |
| Geneva | 1 | 387 |
| Emmons | 1 | 363 |
| Freeborn | 1 | 348 |
| Hollandale | 1 | 340 |
| Hayward | 1 | 231 |
| Twin Lakes | 1 | 158 |
| Conger | 1 | 99 |
Population of the census place of that name where there is one, otherwise of the ZIP codes the Postal Service addresses by it. A town's ZIP codes can reach past the county line.
Neighbouring counties
Counties that share a ZIP code with Freeborn County.
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Every ZIP code in Freeborn County, with figures
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median income | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
56007 | Albert Lea , MN | Standard | 21,377 | $68,846 | $166,900 |
56009 | Alden , MN | Standard | 1,527 | $80,804 | $203,700 |
56016 | Clarks Grove , MN | Standard | 989 | $89,583 | $209,900 |
56020 | Conger , MN | Standard | 74 | $83,750 | $112,500 |
56029 | Emmons , MN | Standard | 642 | $67,857 | $122,100 |
56032 | Freeborn , MN | Standard | 407 | $50,000 | $103,100 |
56035 | Geneva , MN | Standard | 387 | $61,500 | $182,500 |
56036 | Glenville , MN | Standard | 1,740 | $73,287 | $182,400 |
56042 | Hartland , MN | Standard | 751 | $89,750 | $205,200 |
56043 | Hayward , MN | Standard | 423 | $97,708 | $177,100 |
56045 | Hollandale , MN | Standard | 922 | $71,250 | $160,300 |
56089 | Twin Lakes , MN | Standard | 214 | $56,250 | $73,300 |
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zipcodes.pro. “Freeborn County ZIP codes.” Data release 2026-10-12. Retrieved 2026-10-20. https://zipcodes.pro/state/mn/county/freeborn
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