Burtrum, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56318

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

1,238
12/sq mi
$84,297
Median income
$272,200
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burtrum pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56318 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56318 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.2 square miles in Burtrum, Todd County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,238 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56318 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56318 sits at $84,297 (3% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $44,503. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $272,200 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $763 per month, and 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56318 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Todd County, so you can benchmark 56318 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 56318

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56318.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56318, Burtrum, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,238

Population

103.2

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56318?

43.7

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$84,297

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$44,503

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56318 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,297 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

822

Total Housing Units

505

Occupied Units

317

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$272,200

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$763

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 56318, employing approximately 127 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,117,000.

19

Businesses

127

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 31.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 21.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 21.1%

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 56318 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56318 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56318 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56318 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56336 Grey Eagle, MN 1,514 4.8 mi
56382 Swanville, MN 1,540 5.3 mi
56384 Upsala, MN 328 5.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56318 in?
ZIP code 56318 (Burtrum) is located in Todd County, Minnesota. Todd County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/todd-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56318?
ZIP code 56318 in Burtrum, MN has a population of 1,238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56318?
The median household income in ZIP 56318 is $84,297, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56318?
The median home value in ZIP 56318 is $272,200, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56318?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56318 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56318?
ZIP code 56318 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56318?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56318 are: Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56318?
In ZIP code 56318, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 56318?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56318 is 30.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56318?
In ZIP code 56318, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56318?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56318 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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