Bertha, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56437
Todd County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,380
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,345
- Median income Below-median income area
- $123,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bertha pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56437 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56437 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bertha, Todd County, Minnesota, home to just 1,380 residents across 172.5 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56437 reports a modest median household income of $60,345 (27% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,300 (52% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $900; owner occupancy is 82.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Todd County, so 56437 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 56437
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bertha, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56437.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 56437, Bertha, 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
1,380
Population
172.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56437?
36.1
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
0.4%
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?
$60,345
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$26,149
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56437 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Bertha, 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)
$60,345 13th percentile higher than 13% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Minnesota ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
564housing units
564
Total Housing Units
512
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,300
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$900
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 56437, employing approximately 141 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,875,000.
24
Businesses
141
Employees
$4.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 20.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.5% |
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 56437 vs 56446 →
ZIP 56437 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56446
Eagle Bend (56446)
1,597 residents
- 56440
Clarissa (56440)
1,409 residents
- 56437
Bertha (56437)
1,380 residents
- 56453
Hewitt (56453)
871 residents
- 56434 235
Aldrich (56434)
235 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56437 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56437 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56453
Hewitt (56453)
$70,833 median income
- 56437
Bertha (56437)
$60,345 median income
- 56446
Eagle Bend (56446)
$56,979 median income
- 56440
Clarissa (56440)
$53,250 median income
- 56434
Aldrich (56434)
$48,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56437 ranks #2 of 5 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 56437, 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 (1,380 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 56437 in?
ZIP code 56437 (Bertha) 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 56437?
ZIP code 56437 in Bertha, MN has a population of 1,380 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56437?
The median household income in ZIP 56437 is $60,345, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56437?
The median home value in ZIP 56437 is $123,300, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56437?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56437 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56437?
ZIP code 56437 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56437?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56437 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (5), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56437?
In ZIP code 56437, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 56437?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56437 is 25.7 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 56437?
In ZIP code 56437, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56437?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56437 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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