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Barnesville, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56514

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

3,696
7/sq mi
$100,845
Median income
$264,800
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56514 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56514 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 551.6 square miles in Barnesville, Clay County, Minnesota. The area is home to 3,696 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56514 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56514 sits at $100,845 (23% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $44,603. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $264,800 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $866 per month, and 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56514 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56514 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 56514

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56514.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56514, Barnesville, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,696

Population

551.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56514?

34.0

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$100,845

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$44,603

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56514 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,845 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,533

Total Housing Units

1,453

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$264,800

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$866

Median Rent

1977

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

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56514 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.9% 178
2021 +10.9% 197
2022 +10.2% 217
2023 +4.6% 227
2024 +0.4% 228

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 90 business establishments in ZIP 56514, employing approximately 862 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,720,000.

90

Businesses

862

Employees

$62.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 10 11.1%
Finance and insurance 9 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 10.0%
Manufacturing 8 8.9%
Retail trade 8 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 7.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 6.7%
Wholesale trade 5 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.6%
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.

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Related Areas

Clay County Barnesville, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56514 in? ▼
ZIP code 56514 (Barnesville) is located in Clay County, Minnesota. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56514? ▼
ZIP code 56514 in Barnesville, MN has a population of 3,696 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56514? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56514 is $100,845, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56514? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56514 is $264,800, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56514? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56514 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56514? ▼
ZIP code 56514 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 862 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56514? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56514 are: Construction (14), Health care and social assistance (10), Finance and insurance (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56514? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56514 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 56514? ▼
In ZIP code 56514, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 56514? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56514 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56514? ▼
In ZIP code 56514, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56514? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56514 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Barnesville, MN

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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