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 Low-density area
- $100,845
- Median income Above-median income area
- $264,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 551.6 square miles in Barnesville, Clay County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,696 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56514 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,845 (23% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,603. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.3% and unemployment is 1.4%. Median home value is $264,800 (4% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $866; 86.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 27 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Minnesota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 56514.
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 56514
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barnesville, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56514.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 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 56514, Barnesville, 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
3,696
Population
551.6
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56514?
34.0
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.8%
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?
$100,845
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$44,603
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56514 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Barnesville, 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)
$100,845 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
1,533housing units
1,533
Total Housing Units
1,453
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,800
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56514, 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 (3,696 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 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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