Marshall, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56258
Lyon County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,617
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,731
- Median income Near-median income area
- $219,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marshall pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56258 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56258 (Marshall, MN) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.7 in 2023 to 190.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56258 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marshall, Lyon County, Minnesota, home to 15,617 residents across 500.5 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56258 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,731 (11% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,367. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $219,600 (14% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $778; 65.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 11 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lyon County, so 56258 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 56258
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marshall, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56258.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
97 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 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 56258, Marshall, 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
15,617
Population
500.5
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56258?
36.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
6.4%
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?
$72,731
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$39,367
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
11.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56258 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Marshall, 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)
$72,731 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
7,009housing units
7,009
Total Housing Units
6,289
Occupied Units
720
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,600
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$778
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
191
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+91%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56258 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 147 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 160 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 178 |
| 2023 | +1.3% | 181 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 191 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 580 business establishments in ZIP 56258, employing approximately 10,543 people with a combined annual payroll of $565,035,000.
580
Businesses
10,543
Employees
$565.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 97 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 81 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 50 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 4.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 2.1% |
| Information | 11 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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 56258 vs 56229 →
ZIP 56258 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56258
Marshall (56258)
15,617 residents
- 56229 1,871
Cottonwood (56229)
1,871 residents
- 56239 596
Ghent (56239)
596 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56258 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56258 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56229
Cottonwood (56229)
$104,375 median income
- 56239
Ghent (56239)
$99,821 median income
- 56258
Marshall (56258)
$72,731 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56258 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 56258, 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 (15,617 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 56258 in?
ZIP code 56258 (Marshall) is located in Lyon County, Minnesota. Lyon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lyon-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56258?
ZIP code 56258 in Marshall, MN has a population of 15,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56258?
The median household income in ZIP 56258 is $72,731, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56258?
The median home value in ZIP 56258 is $219,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56258?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56258 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56258?
ZIP code 56258 has 580 business establishments employing approximately 10,543 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56258?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56258 are: Health care and social assistance (97), Retail trade (81), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56258?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56258 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56258?
In ZIP code 56258, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.4% 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 56258?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56258 is 11.3 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 56258?
In ZIP code 56258, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56258?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56258 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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