Appleton, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56208
Swift County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,066
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,766
- Median income Below-median income area
- $102,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Appleton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56208 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56208 covers 491.9 square miles in Appleton, Swift County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,066 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56208 reports a modest median household income of $59,766 (27% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,563. The poverty rate is 20.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $102,800 (60% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $752; owner occupancy is 76.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Swift County, so 56208 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 56208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Appleton, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56208.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56208, Appleton, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,066
Population
491.9
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56208?
49.9
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
5.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$59,766
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$32,563
Per Capita Income
20.3%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56208 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Appleton, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,766 12th percentile higher than 12% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,123housing units
1,123
Total Housing Units
907
Occupied Units
216
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$102,800
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$752
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 56208, employing approximately 541 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,794,000.
60
Businesses
541
Employees
$23.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 6 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 56208 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56208
Appleton (56208)
2,066 residents
- 56262 724
Milan (56262)
724 residents
- 56249 296
Holloway (56249)
296 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56208 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56208 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56249
Holloway (56249)
$72,250 median income
- 56262
Milan (56262)
$70,625 median income
- 56208
Appleton (56208)
$59,766 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56208 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56208, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,066 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56208 in?
ZIP code 56208 (Appleton) is located in Swift County, Minnesota. Swift County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/swift-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56208?
ZIP code 56208 in Appleton, MN has a population of 2,066 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56208?
The median household income in ZIP 56208 is $59,766, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56208?
The median home value in ZIP 56208 is $102,800, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56208?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56208 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56208?
ZIP code 56208 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 541 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56208?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56208 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56208?
In ZIP code 56208, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56208?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56208 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56208?
In ZIP code 56208, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56208?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56208 is 20.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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