ZIP Code 56278: Ortonville, Minnesota
Ortonville, MN uses ZIP code 56278, which falls within Big Stone County, Minnesota. Its reference point is at latitude 45.3296 and longitude -96.4596 (45°19'46.6"N 96°27'34.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 56278
56278 is the only ZIP code listed for Ortonville, MN in our directory.
Across Big Stone County there are 7 ZIP codes listed, and Minnesota has 1,084 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 56276 in Odessa, MN, about 3.6 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 56278 |
|---|---|
| City | Ortonville |
| County | Big Stone County |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Latitude | 45.3296 |
| Longitude | -96.4596 |
| DMS | 45°19'46.6"N 96°27'34.6"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 56276 (Odessa, 3.6 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 56278
Map centered on 45.3296, -96.4596. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 56278
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 56278, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 56278, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Odessa, MN (3.6 mi north), Big Stone City, SD (5.8 mi southwest) and Clinton, MN (9.1 mi north). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Odessa, MN – 3.6 mi north
- Big Stone City, SD – 5.8 mi southwest
- Clinton, MN – 9.1 mi north
- Corona, SD – 10 mi west
- Milbank, SD – 12 mi southwest
- Bellingham, MN – 14 mi southeast
- Correll, MN – 14 mi east
- Nassau, MN – 16 mi south
- Graceville, MN – 16 mi north
- Barry, MN – 17 mi north
Schools Near Ortonville, MN
If you are moving to ZIP code 56278, check the school district serving Ortonville and Big Stone County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 56278 may also use facilities in nearby Odessa, Big Stone City and Clinton.
Shopping and Dining in Ortonville
For places to eat and shop near Ortonville, MN, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 56278.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Ortonville, Minnesota can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 56278.
To research local history, try searching for Big Stone County records and archives along with the name Ortonville.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 56278, Odessa lies about 3.6 mi to the north, Big Stone City lies about 5.8 mi to the southwest, Clinton lies about 9.1 mi to the north, Corona lies about 10 mi to the west and Milbank lies about 12 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 56278
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Ortonville Free Library”): McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Columbian Hotel”): McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Columbian Hotel (Ortonville MN)”): Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Big Stone Lake from Ortonville”): McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Ortonville Commercial HD”): McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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