ZIP Code 56517

ZIP code 56517 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 253.6 square miles in Beltrami, Polk County, Minnesota. The area is home to 279 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 56517 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56517 sits at $92,500 (13% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $46,128. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $167,700 (34% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56517 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56517 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 →