| City: | West Union, Minnesota |
| City Alias: | Sauk Centre |
| County: | Todd County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:44:02 AM |
| Population: | 92 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 320 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.8012, -95.0794 |
| Land Area: | 0.692 sq mi |
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West Union is a tiny rural community in Todd County, Minnesota, with just 92 residents and 39 households spread across less than one square mile. Despite its classification as a PO Box ZIP, this community doesn't have any PO Boxes at all. Mail arrives via two rural carrier routes serving 37 residential delivery points and 2 businesses.
This is one of those legacy postal classifications that doesn't match current reality. The ZIP was classified as PO Box only, but today it has street delivery and no boxes. Rural carriers serve addresses on Main Street, 1st Street, Oak Street, and several other small village streets, plus County Road 51 and 137th Avenue for outlying homes.
Mail addressed to West Union can also use Sauk Centre as an acceptable city name, reflecting the larger neighboring community.
This is a working community where transportation and warehousing employ the largest share of workers (43% of the workforce). Another 21% work from home. The median household income sits at $56,875, with median home values around $100,000.
Most housing is old: 53 units were built before 1939, giving the town its historic character. The tiny footprint (0.87 square miles) contains a simple street grid with Main Street and 1st Street as the primary thoroughfares. With a median age of 40 and 90% owner-occupied housing (35 of 39 occupied homes), West Union is a small, stable community where most people own their homes.
Population: 92 residents in 39 households. Nearly everyone is White (87 of 92 residents), with very small Hispanic (9) and multiracial (3) populations. The age distribution shows mostly working-age adults, with very few children (only 1 person under 18) and very few elderly (4 people over 65).
Simple village street grid with numbered streets and nature names like Oak and Ash.
ZIP Code 56389 has 92 residents and 39 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 40.0 years, slightly older than the state (38.4) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.6%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (2.2%, lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 92Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 74Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 87Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 132.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $68,333Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 39Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $150,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.30Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 96 | 99 | 107 | 99 | 144 | 130 | 134 | 115 | 115 | 81 | 93 | 77 | 85 | 74 |
| Decennial Census | 111 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 92 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40
Male Median Age: 53.2
Female Median Age: 35.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Female | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| White: | 87 | 96.67% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 1.11% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 2.22% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 45 | 48.91% | 53.2 years |
| Females: | 47 | 51.09% | 35.5 years |
| Total: | 92 | 100% | 40.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 74 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 74 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 74 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $68,333, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $18,958 (38.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,083. Family households earn a median of $67,917 versus $21,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,667). By gender, male median income is $53,750 and female is $36,250, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $17,500 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 81.7%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.3%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,375 | $50,469 | $50,625 | $63,750 | $63,542 | $67,917 | $65,156 | $64,500 | $51,250 | $49,219 | $51,786 | $63,750 | $56,875 | $68,333 |
| Median Family Income | $48,750 | $49,375 | $55,000 | $66,250 | $63,750 | $67,917 | $57,292 | $59,500 | $63,500 | $50,000 | $51,964 | $88,750 | $67,083 | $67,917 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $38,125 | $37,500 | $40,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,250 |
| Median Male Income | $39,722 | $41,250 | $41,750 | $46,458 | $0 | $56,000 | $56,042 | $58,000 | $52,500 | $50,833 | $51,250 | $55,000 | $53,542 | $53,750 |
| Median Female Income | $22,083 | $21,932 | $21,136 | $21,625 | $0 | $18,750 | $26,667 | $37,656 | $39,688 | $39,063 | $41,563 | $40,000 | $42,500 | $36,250 |
| Employed: | 46 | 76.67% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 5.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 11 | 18.33% |
| Total: | 60 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 10 | 21.74% |
| Service: | 13 | 28.26% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 26.09% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1 | 2.17% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 21.74% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 46 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $150,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $81,000 (117.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,300. The median gross rent is $1,375, which is trails just behind the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,375. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $69,000 | $67,000 | $68,100 | $73,800 | $82,300 | $85,000 | $95,000 | $115,000 | $109,700 | $105,600 | $100,000 | $102,100 | $100,000 | $150,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 50.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 50.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,313 | $1,375 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 50.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 10 | 31.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6 | 18.75% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 32 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 32 | 76.19% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 10 | 23.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 42 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 23.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 20.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.14%). College enrollment is 33.33%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 23 | 46.94% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 16.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 14 | 28.57% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 6.12% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 2.04% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 49 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4 | 8.16% |
| Private Insurance: | 49 | 58.33% |
| Public Insurance: | 28 | 33.33% |
| No Insurance: | 7 | 8.33% |
| Total: | 84 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 77 | 91.67% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 5.9% | 11.5% | 18.5% | 27.3% | 20.0% | 23.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 12 | 57.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 9.52% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 14 | 66.67% |
ZIP Code 56389 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $156,000. USPS data shows 37 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 37Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 2Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 37Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $34,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $156,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 56389 is located in Todd County, Minnesota, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 56389. It covers 0.692 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.129 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.692 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.129 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 33429.31 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2769736Source: Census |
| Place Name: | West Union city; MinnesotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 56389 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.