Audubon, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56511
Becker County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,878
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $89,875
- Median income Above-median income area
- $401,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Audubon pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56511 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 56511 (Audubon, MN) rose +16.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 56511 covers 167.7 square miles in Audubon, Becker County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,878 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56511 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,875 (9% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,603. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $401,900 (57% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 91.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,143.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Becker County, so 56511 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 56511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Audubon, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56511.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 56511, Audubon, 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
1,878
Population
167.7
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56511?
43.6
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
2.1%
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?
$89,875
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$49,603
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56511 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Audubon, 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)
$89,875 Top 29% higher than 71% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,352housing units
1,352
Total Housing Units
786
Occupied Units
566
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$401,900
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,143
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 56511, employing approximately 346 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,384,000.
46
Businesses
346
Employees
$17.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 26.1% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 17.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.5% |
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 56511 vs 56554 →
ZIP 56511 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56554
Lake Park (56554)
2,709 residents
- 56511
Audubon (56511)
1,878 residents
- 56521 757
Callaway (56521)
757 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56511 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56511 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56554
Lake Park (56554)
$94,792 median income
- 56511
Audubon (56511)
$89,875 median income
- 56521
Callaway (56521)
$68,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56511 ranks #2 of 3 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 56511, 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 (1,878 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 56511 in?
ZIP code 56511 (Audubon) is located in Becker County, Minnesota. Becker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/becker-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56511?
ZIP code 56511 in Audubon, MN has a population of 1,878 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56511?
The median household income in ZIP 56511 is $89,875, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56511?
The median home value in ZIP 56511 is $401,900, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56511?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56511 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56511?
ZIP code 56511 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 346 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56511?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56511 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (8), Manufacturing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56511?
In ZIP code 56511, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 56511?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56511 is 24.3 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 56511?
In ZIP code 56511, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56511?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56511 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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