Clarkfield, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56223
Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,408
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $71,667
- Median income Near-median income area
- $110,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarkfield pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56223 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56223 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarkfield, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, home to just 1,408 residents across 299.6 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56223 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,667 (13% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,271. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,000 (57% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $806; owner occupancy is 83.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yellow Medicine County, so 56223 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 56223
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarkfield, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56223.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 56223, Clarkfield, 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
1,408
Population
299.6
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56223?
36.3
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
4.3%
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?
$71,667
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$35,271
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56223 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Clarkfield, 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)
$71,667 35th percentile higher than 35% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Minnesota ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
601housing units
601
Total Housing Units
534
Occupied Units
67
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,000
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$806
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 56223, employing approximately 166 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,916,000.
33
Businesses
166
Employees
$7.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 21.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 21.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.1% |
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 56223 vs 56218 →
ZIP 56223 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56223
Clarkfield (56223)
1,408 residents
- 56218
Boyd (56218)
628 residents
- 56245 535
Hanley Falls (56245)
535 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56223 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56223 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56245
Hanley Falls (56245)
$84,583 median income
- 56218
Boyd (56218)
$79,375 median income
- 56223
Clarkfield (56223)
$71,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56223 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 56223, 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 (1,408 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 56223 in?
ZIP code 56223 (Clarkfield) is located in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. Yellow Medicine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yellow-medicine-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56223?
ZIP code 56223 in Clarkfield, MN has a population of 1,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56223?
The median household income in ZIP 56223 is $71,667, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56223?
The median home value in ZIP 56223 is $110,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56223?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56223 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56223?
ZIP code 56223 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56223?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56223 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56223?
In ZIP code 56223, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 56223?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56223 is 23.1 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 56223?
In ZIP code 56223, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56223?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56223 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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