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ZIP Code 56350

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

570
1/sq mi
$41,667
Median income
$169,400
Median home value
9.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Grath pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56350 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56350 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 570.0 square miles in Mc Grath, Aitkin County, Minnesota. The area is home to 570 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 56350 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56350 sits at $41,667 (49% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $29,441. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $169,400 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,153 per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56350 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 56350 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 56350, Mc Grath, 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

570

Population

570.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56350?

56.4

Median Age

59.9%

Male

40.1%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
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?

$41,667

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$29,441

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56350 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,667 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%

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

What does housing look like?

490

Total Housing Units

236

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$169,400

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,153

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 56350, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,131,000.

10

Businesses

25

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 30.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56350 in?
ZIP code 56350 (Mc Grath) is located in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Aitkin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/aitkin-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56350?
ZIP code 56350 in Mc Grath, MN has a population of 570 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56350?
The median household income in ZIP 56350 is $41,667, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56350?
The median home value in ZIP 56350 is $169,400, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56350?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56350 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56350?
ZIP code 56350 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56350?
In ZIP code 56350, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.4% 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 56350?
In ZIP code 56350, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56350?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56350 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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