PlainZIP

Foreston, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56330

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,691
16/sq mi
$84,519
Median income
$278,300
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56330 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56330 covers 103.1 square miles in Foreston, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,691 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56330 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,519 (3% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $34,385. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.8%. The typical home here is valued at $278,300 (9% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,208 monthly, and 91.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 56330 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mille Lacs County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 56330

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Foreston, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56330.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56330, Foreston, 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

1,691

Population

103.1

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 56330?

37.8

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$84,519

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$34,385

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

34.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56330 ranks nationally

Foreston, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,519 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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

777

Total Housing Units

741

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$278,300

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,208

Median Rent

1998

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56330 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 173
2021 +11.1% 192
2022 +5.2% 202
2023 +7.2% 216
2024 +8.0% 234

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 39 business establishments in ZIP 56330, employing approximately 267 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,303,000.

39

Businesses

267

Employees

$13.3M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 17.9%
Manufacturing 5 12.8%
Wholesale trade 3 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.7%

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 56330 vs 56357 →

ZIP 56330 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 56330 ranks #2 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 56330 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 56330 ranks #2 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
56357 Oak Park, MN 1,029 4.4 mi
56363 Pease, MN 155 6.0 mi
56353 Milaca, MN 8,996 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mille Lacs County

55371 standard
Princeton, MN
Pop: 16,442
56353 standard
Milaca, MN
Pop: 8,996
56359 standard
Onamia, MN
Pop: 3,878
56342 standard
Isle, MN
Pop: 2,739
56386 standard
Wahkon, MN
Pop: 652
56363 standard
Pease, MN
Pop: 155

Related Areas

Mille Lacs County Foreston, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56330 in? ▼
ZIP code 56330 (Foreston) is located in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. Mille Lacs County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mille-lacs-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56330? ▼
ZIP code 56330 in Foreston, MN has a population of 1,691 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56330? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56330 is $84,519, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56330? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56330 is $278,300, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56330? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56330 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56330? ▼
ZIP code 56330 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56330? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56330 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (7), Manufacturing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56330? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56330 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 56330? ▼
In ZIP code 56330, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 56330? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56330 is 34.7 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 56330? ▼
In ZIP code 56330, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56330? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56330 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.