Little Falls, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56345
Morrison County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,786
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,676
- Median income Below-median income area
- $236,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Little Falls pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56345 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56345 (Little Falls, MN) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.6 in 2023 to 232.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56345 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, home to 14,786 residents across 589.1 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56345 reports a modest median household income of $60,676 (26% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,006. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $236,300 (8% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $780; 74.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morrison County, so 56345 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 56345
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Falls, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56345.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
36 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 56345, Little Falls, 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
14,786
Population
589.1
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56345?
42.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.0%
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?
$60,676
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$36,006
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56345 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Little Falls, 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)
$60,676 13th percentile higher than 13% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,694housing units
6,694
Total Housing Units
6,418
Occupied Units
276
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,300
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$780
Median Rent
1974
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56345 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 164 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 177 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 204 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 216 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 232 |
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 461 business establishments in ZIP 56345, employing approximately 5,611 people with a combined annual payroll of $282,643,000.
461
Businesses
5,611
Employees
$282.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 16.3% |
| Retail trade | 68 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 36 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.8% |
| Information | 8 | 1.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 1.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 56345 vs 56328 →
ZIP 56345 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56345
Little Falls (56345)
14,786 residents
- 56373 3,051
Royalton (56373)
3,051 residents
- 56328 128
Flensburg (56328)
128 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56345 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56345 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56328
Flensburg (56328)
$107,188 median income
- 56373
Royalton (56373)
$91,192 median income
- 56345
Little Falls (56345)
$60,676 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56345 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56345, 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 (14,786 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 56345 in?
ZIP code 56345 (Little Falls) is located in Morrison County, Minnesota. Morrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morrison-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56345?
ZIP code 56345 in Little Falls, MN has a population of 14,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56345?
The median household income in ZIP 56345 is $60,676, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56345?
The median home value in ZIP 56345 is $236,300, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56345?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56345 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56345?
ZIP code 56345 has 461 business establishments employing approximately 5,611 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56345?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56345 are: Health care and social assistance (75), Retail trade (68), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56345?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56345 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 56345?
In ZIP code 56345, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 56345?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56345 is 23.7 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 56345?
In ZIP code 56345, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56345?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56345 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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