Brooten, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56316
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,580
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $71,111
- Median income Near-median income area
- $218,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooten pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56316 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56316 covers 351.1 square miles in Brooten, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,580 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56316 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,111 (13% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,507. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $218,000 (15% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $664; 85.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Minnesota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 56316.
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 56316
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooten, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56316.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 56316, Brooten, 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
1,580
Population
351.1
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56316?
45.5
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
4.1%
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?
$71,111
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$41,507
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56316 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Brooten, 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)
$71,111 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
693housing units
693
Total Housing Units
596
Occupied Units
97
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,000
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$664
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 56316, employing approximately 219 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,854,000.
43
Businesses
219
Employees
$12.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 20.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 18.6% |
| Construction | 6 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56316, 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 (1,580 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 56316 in?
ZIP code 56316 (Brooten) is located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Kandiyohi County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kandiyohi-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56316?
ZIP code 56316 in Brooten, MN has a population of 1,580 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56316?
The median household income in ZIP 56316 is $71,111, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56316?
The median home value in ZIP 56316 is $218,000, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56316?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56316 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56316?
ZIP code 56316 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 219 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56316?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56316 are: Manufacturing (9), Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56316?
In ZIP code 56316, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 56316?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56316 is 25.6 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 56316?
In ZIP code 56316, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56316?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56316 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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