Long Prairie, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56347
Todd County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,062
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,641
- Median income Near-median income area
- $194,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Long Prairie pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56347 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 56347 (Long Prairie, MN) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.1 in 2023 to 252.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56347 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Long Prairie, Todd County, Minnesota, home to 7,062 residents across 483.7 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56347 reports a modest median household income of $66,641 (19% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,056. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $194,100 (24% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $1,030; owner occupancy is 79.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Todd County, so 56347 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 56347
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Long Prairie, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56347.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 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 56347, Long Prairie, 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
7,062
Population
483.7
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56347?
37.8
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
11.6%
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?
$66,641
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$30,056
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56347 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Long Prairie, 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)
$66,641 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
3,229housing units
3,229
Total Housing Units
2,923
Occupied Units
306
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,100
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,030
Median Rent
1973
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56347 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 178 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 193 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 222 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 246 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 252 |
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 178 business establishments in ZIP 56347, employing approximately 2,672 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,699,000.
178
Businesses
2,672
Employees
$146.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 11.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 16 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
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 56347 vs 56336 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56336 | Grey Eagle, MN | 1,514 | 11.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56347, 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 (7,062 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 56347 in?
ZIP code 56347 (Long Prairie) 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 56347?
ZIP code 56347 in Long Prairie, MN has a population of 7,062 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56347?
The median household income in ZIP 56347 is $66,641, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56347?
The median home value in ZIP 56347 is $194,100, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56347?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56347 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56347?
ZIP code 56347 has 178 business establishments employing approximately 2,672 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56347?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56347 are: Retail trade (25), Health care and social assistance (25), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56347?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56347 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 56347?
In ZIP code 56347, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 56347?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56347 is 23.6 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 56347?
In ZIP code 56347, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56347?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56347 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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