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Staples, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56479

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

5,384
11/sq mi
$59,920
Median income
$191,700
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Staples pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56479 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56479 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Staples, Todd County, Minnesota, home to 5,384 residents across 512.8 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56479 reports a modest median household income of $59,920 (27% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $31,630. Poverty here runs at 13.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. Median home value sits at $191,700 (25% below the state average), median rent at $839 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 56479 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Todd 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 56479

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Staples, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56479.

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 56479, Staples, 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

5,384

Population

512.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56479?

42.8

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$59,920

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$31,630

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56479 ranks nationally

Staples, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,920 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,387

Total Housing Units

2,069

Occupied Units

318

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$191,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$839

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 149 business establishments in ZIP 56479, employing approximately 1,932 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,939,000.

149

Businesses

1,932

Employees

$104.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 22 14.8%
Construction 19 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 18 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 18 12.1%
Manufacturing 13 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.7%
Finance and insurance 7 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.0%

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 56479 vs 56481 →

ZIP 56479 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56479 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56479 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56479 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56481 Verndale, MN 2,031 7.2 mi
56434 Aldrich, MN 235 9.8 mi

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Pop: 7,062
56438 standard
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Pop: 2,949
56446 standard
Eagle Bend, MN
Pop: 1,597
56336 standard
Grey Eagle, MN
Pop: 1,514
56440 standard
Clarissa, MN
Pop: 1,409
56437 standard
Bertha, MN
Pop: 1,380

Related Areas

Todd County Staples, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56479 in? ▼
ZIP code 56479 (Staples) 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 56479? ▼
ZIP code 56479 in Staples, MN has a population of 5,384 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56479? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56479 is $59,920, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56479? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56479 is $191,700, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56479? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56479 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56479? ▼
ZIP code 56479 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 1,932 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56479? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56479 are: Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (22), Construction (19). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56479? ▼
In ZIP code 56479, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 56479? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56479 is 23.5 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 56479? ▼
In ZIP code 56479, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56479? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56479 is 13.3% 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.