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Starbuck, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56381

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

2,458
6/sq mi
$77,146
Median income
$232,500
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56381 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56381 covers 390.2 square miles in Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,458 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56381 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,146 (6% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $40,978. Poverty here runs at 7.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. Housing costs here run $232,500 for a typical home value (9% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,022 a month; 83.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 56381 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Pope County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 56381

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Starbuck, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56381.

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 56381, Starbuck, 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

2,458

Population

390.2

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56381?

44.5

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$77,146

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$40,978

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56381 ranks nationally

Starbuck, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,146 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,379

Total Housing Units

1,041

Occupied Units

338

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$232,500

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,022

Median Rent

1971

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

-3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56381 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 195
2021 +6.1% 207
2022 +18.3% 245
2023 +11.0% 272
2024 -3.4% 263

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 81 business establishments in ZIP 56381, employing approximately 474 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,206,000.

81

Businesses

474

Employees

$21.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 17 21.0%
Construction 11 13.6%
Retail trade 9 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 9 11.1%
Manufacturing 8 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 8 9.9%
Finance and insurance 5 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.7%

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 56381 vs 56226 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
56226 Clontarf, MN 254 11.1 mi

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Related Areas

Pope County Starbuck, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56381 in? ▼
ZIP code 56381 (Starbuck) is located in Pope County, Minnesota. Pope County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pope-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56381? ▼
ZIP code 56381 in Starbuck, MN has a population of 2,458 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56381? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56381 is $77,146, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56381? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56381 is $232,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56381? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56381 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56381? ▼
ZIP code 56381 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56381? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56381 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (11), Retail trade (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56381? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56381 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 56381? ▼
In ZIP code 56381, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 56381? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56381 is 25.9 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 56381? ▼
In ZIP code 56381, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56381? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56381 is 7.6% 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.