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Carlos, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56319

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

1,321
13/sq mi
$89,712
Median income
$273,100
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56319 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56319 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 104.0 square miles in Carlos, Douglas County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,321 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 56319 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56319 sits at $89,712 (9% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $64,895. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $273,100 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,071 per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56319 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 56319 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 56319

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56319.

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 56319, Carlos, 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

1,321

Population

104.0

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56319?

46.8

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$89,712

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$64,895

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56319 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,712 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

725

Total Housing Units

587

Occupied Units

138

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$273,100

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$1,071

Median Rent

1980

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

+44.5%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56319 have increased 44.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.6% 166
2020 +3.0% 171
2021 +3.6% 177
2022 +44.5% 256
2024 — 224

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 24 business establishments in ZIP 56319, employing approximately 98 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,675,000.

24

Businesses

98

Employees

$4.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 29.2%
Manufacturing 4 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.5%

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 56319 vs 56355 →

ZIP 56319 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 56319 ranks #4 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 56319 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 56319 ranks #2 of 5 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
56355 Nelson, MN 579 4.3 mi
56354 Miltona, MN 1,367 4.6 mi
56360 Osakis, MN 3,917 10.1 mi
56446 Eagle Bend, MN 1,597 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

56308 standard
Alexandria, MN
Pop: 23,961
56360 standard
Osakis, MN
Pop: 3,917
56315 standard
Brandon, MN
Pop: 1,591
56326 standard
Evansville, MN
Pop: 1,526
56332 standard
Garfield, MN
Pop: 1,407
56354 standard
Miltona, MN
Pop: 1,367

Related Areas

Douglas County Carlos, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56319 in? ▼
ZIP code 56319 (Carlos) is located in Douglas County, Minnesota. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56319? ▼
ZIP code 56319 in Carlos, MN has a population of 1,321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56319? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56319 is $89,712, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56319? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56319 is $273,100, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56319? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56319 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56319? ▼
ZIP code 56319 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 98 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56319? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56319 are: Construction (7), Manufacturing (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56319? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56319 increased by 44.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 56319? ▼
In ZIP code 56319, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 56319? ▼
In ZIP code 56319, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56319? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56319 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Carlos, MN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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