Zip Code 56579 — Rothsay, MN

ZIP Code 56579 is associated with Rothsay, MN, in Wilkin County. The listed population estimate is 1,050; estimated density is 2.1 people per square mile. Among records with population estimates, it ranks #2 of 7 in Wilkin County and #555 of 877 in MN.
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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code56579
Primary CityRothsay
State / ProvinceMN
CountyWilkin
Total Population1,050
Population Density2.1 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

How 56579 Compares

MetricZIP 56579Wilkin County recordsMN records
Population estimate1,0506,514 (sum)5,739,754 (sum)
Population Density2.1 /sq mi----
County population rank#2 of 7----
State population rank#555 of 877----

Regional sums combine the population estimates in the listed ZIP records; they are not official county or state population totals.

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