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Olivia city, MN

ZIP Code 56277 — Olivia city, MN Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
2,962
Median Income
$69,265
-8% vs US avg
Home Value
$178,900
-49% vs US avg
Median Rent
$612
-47% vs US avg
Median Age
42.4 yrs
+9% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
GermanNorwegianIrish
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Location
Coordinates
44.7558, -94.9855
Elevation
1,100 ft
Land Area
107.0 sq mi
Water Area
0.0 sq mi (0% water)

At a glance

Population
2,962
Density
N/A
Median income
$69,265
-8% vs US avg
Home value
$178,900
-49% vs US avg
Median rent
$612
-47% vs US avg
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What to know about ZIP 56277

ZIP code 56277 covers Olivia, MN in Renville County with a population of about 2,962.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 320; U.S. House district MN-7; the MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL media market.

Income and economy in Olivia, MN

Median household income in ZIP 56277 is about $69,265 — about 8% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.1%; unemployment rate near 3.2%; 20.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Agriculture; about 7.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 56277

Median home value is about $178,900 — about 49% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $612 (about 47% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 68.1% (about 2.7 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 56277 in Olivia, MN, a household would need roughly $49,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,149. That sits below the local median household income ($69,265), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Olivia city, MN as Very Low (composite score 38.5), which is relatively lower than many U.S. communities. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (39.4) and wildfire (15.4). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Olivia city, MN show little to no average snow and around 27.9 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 210 for ZIP 56277 (Olivia city, MN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport RWF (15.2 miles (24.4 km)) · Ridgewater College (26.8 miles (43.1 km)) · Pipestone National Monument (83.7 miles (134.7 km)) · VA: Montevideo VA Clinic (38.1 miles (61.4 km))

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