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Garfield, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56332

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

1,407
11/sq mi
$87,917
Median income
$281,400
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56332 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56332 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 131.5 square miles in Garfield, Douglas County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,407 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 56332 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56332 sits at $87,917 (7% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $42,768. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $281,400 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $487 per month, and 94.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56332 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 56332 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 56332

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56332.

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 56332, Garfield, 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

1,407

Population

131.5

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56332?

43.5

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$87,917

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$42,768

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56332 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,917 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

819

Total Housing Units

672

Occupied Units

147

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.5%
Renter 5.5%

$281,400

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$487

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56332 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.5% 182
2020 +0.7% 183
2021 +9.9% 201
2022 +8.4% 218
2024 — 267

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 48 business establishments in ZIP 56332, employing approximately 293 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,768,000.

48

Businesses

293

Employees

$14.8M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 20.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 18.8%
Manufacturing 8 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 5 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 8.3%
Retail trade 3 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.3%

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 56332 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 56332 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 56332 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 56332 ranks #2 of 3 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
56315 Brandon, MN 1,591 4.2 mi
56308 Alexandria, MN 23,961 8.3 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
56354 standard
Miltona, MN
Pop: 1,367
56319 standard
Carlos, MN
Pop: 1,321

Related Areas

Douglas County Garfield, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56332 in? ▼
ZIP code 56332 (Garfield) 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 56332? ▼
ZIP code 56332 in Garfield, MN has a population of 1,407 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56332? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56332 is $87,917, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56332? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56332 is $281,400, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56332? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56332 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56332? ▼
ZIP code 56332 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 293 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56332? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56332 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (9), Manufacturing (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56332? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56332 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 56332? ▼
In ZIP code 56332, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 56332? ▼
In ZIP code 56332, approximately 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56332? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56332 is 13.2% 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 Garfield, MN

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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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