Ada, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56510
Norman County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,333
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $145,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ada pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56510 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56510 (Ada, MN) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 56510 covers 613.9 square miles in Ada, Norman County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,333 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56510 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,000 (15% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,362. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,700 (43% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $748; owner occupancy is 71.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 16 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Minnesota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 56510.
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 56510
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ada, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56510.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 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 56510, Ada, 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
2,333
Population
613.9
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56510?
42.9
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
2.0%
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?
$70,000
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$35,362
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
16.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56510 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Ada, 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)
$70,000 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
1,114housing units
1,114
Total Housing Units
968
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,700
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$748
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 90 business establishments in ZIP 56510, employing approximately 708 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,886,000.
90
Businesses
708
Employees
$34.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 21.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 8 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 5.6% |
| Information | 3 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56510, 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 (2,333 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 56510 in?
ZIP code 56510 (Ada) is located in Norman County, Minnesota. Norman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/norman-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56510?
ZIP code 56510 in Ada, MN has a population of 2,333 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56510?
The median household income in ZIP 56510 is $70,000, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56510?
The median home value in ZIP 56510 is $145,700, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56510?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56510 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56510?
ZIP code 56510 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 708 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56510?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56510 are: Retail trade (19), Finance and insurance (11), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56510?
In ZIP code 56510, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% 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 56510?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56510 is 16.1 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 56510?
In ZIP code 56510, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56510?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56510 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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