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County ProfileMN

Cottonwood County

Population: 11,517 · 6 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
11,517
People
Median age
40.3
Housing
Total households
4,630
Income
Median household income
$72,941
Housing
Total housing units
5,168
Employment
Employment rate
62.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.1%
County details
Local time 02:27:03(CT)
NameCottonwood
Total ZIP codes6total
ZIP codes (by type)
6 Standard
Area code507
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates44.0106386, -95.1831523
Land area640 sq miles(1,657.5 km²)

Map of Cottonwood county, Minnesota with ZIP codes

Map of Cottonwood County, Minnesota and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Cottonwood County

Compare the largest cities in Cottonwood County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Windom4,798$74,8991ZIPs
Mountain Lake1,999$66,4901ZIPs
Westbrook758$35,1191ZIPs
Jeffers349$50,5001ZIPs
Storden225$83,7501ZIPs
Bingham Lake137$88,1251ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Cottonwood County

Review the most populated postal areas across Cottonwood County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
56101Windom$77,0836,008
56159Mountain Lake$71,6482,777
56183Westbrook$45,5361,197
56145Jeffers$58,750562
56118Bingham Lake$91,250416
56174Storden$74,688391

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS