PlainZIP

Browns Valley, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56219

Traverse County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,082
6/sq mi
$68,833
Median income
$150,000
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Browns Valley pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56219 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56219 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Browns Valley, Traverse County, Minnesota, home to just 1,082 residents across 196.7 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56219 reports a modest median household income of $68,833 (16% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $48,057. Poverty here runs at 11.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.5%. Housing costs here run $150,000 for a typical home value (41% below the state average), with rent averaging $633 a month; 82.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Traverse County, letting you compare 56219 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 56219

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Browns Valley, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56219.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 56219, Browns Valley, 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

1,082

Population

196.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 56219?

55.5

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 13.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$68,833

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$48,057

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56219 ranks nationally

Browns Valley, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,833 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

552

Total Housing Units

294

Occupied Units

258

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$150,000

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$633

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 56219, employing approximately 189 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,240,000.

28

Businesses

189

Employees

$8.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 35.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 14.3%
Construction 3 10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 56219 vs 56211 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
56211 Beardsley, MN 529 6.3 mi

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Pop: 2,029
56236 standard
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Pop: 359
56583 standard
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Pop: 168

Related Areas

Traverse County Browns Valley, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56219 in? ▼
ZIP code 56219 (Browns Valley) is located in Traverse County, Minnesota. Traverse County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/traverse-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56219? ▼
ZIP code 56219 in Browns Valley, MN has a population of 1,082 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56219? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56219 is $68,833, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56219? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56219 is $150,000, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56219? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56219 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56219? ▼
ZIP code 56219 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56219? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56219 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56219? ▼
In ZIP code 56219, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56219? ▼
In ZIP code 56219, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56219? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56219 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.