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Pierz, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56364

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

5,416
9/sq mi
$76,638
Median income
$263,400
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56364 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56364 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pierz, Morrison County, Minnesota, home to 5,416 residents across 615.5 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56364 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,638 (7% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $35,616. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $263,400 (3% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,020 monthly, and 85.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Compare these figures to the Minnesota and national benchmarks above rather than reading 56364's numbers in isolation.

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 56364

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pierz, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56364.

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 56364, Pierz, 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

5,416

Population

615.5

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56364?

38.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$76,638

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$35,616

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56364 ranks nationally

Pierz, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,638 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,294

Total Housing Units

2,142

Occupied Units

152

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$263,400

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,020

Median Rent

1977

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56364 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 169
2021 +8.3% 183
2022 +14.6% 210
2023 +12.5% 236
2024 +1.7% 240

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 168 business establishments in ZIP 56364, employing approximately 882 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,651,000.

168

Businesses

882

Employees

$43.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 41 24.4%
Other services (except public administration) 20 11.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 11.3%
Retail trade 16 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 13 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 11 6.5%
Manufacturing 9 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.8%
Finance and insurance 7 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.6%
Wholesale trade 5 3.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 3.0%

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

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Related Areas

Morrison County Pierz, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56364 in? ▼
ZIP code 56364 (Pierz) 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 56364? ▼
ZIP code 56364 in Pierz, MN has a population of 5,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56364? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56364 is $76,638, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56364? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56364 is $263,400, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56364? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56364 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56364? ▼
ZIP code 56364 has 168 business establishments employing approximately 882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56364? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56364 are: Construction (41), Other services (except public administration) (20), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56364? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56364 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 56364? ▼
In ZIP code 56364, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 56364? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56364 is 32.8 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 56364? ▼
In ZIP code 56364, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56364? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56364 is 8.0% 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.