Dilworth, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56529
Clay County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,026
- 316/sq mi High-density area
- $90,694
- Median income Above-median income area
- $261,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dilworth pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 316
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56529 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 56529 (Dilworth, MN) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.8 in 2023 to 246.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56529 covers 12.8 square miles in Dilworth, Clay County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,026 residents on file, a density of 316 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56529 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,694 (10% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,606. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $261,800 (2% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $1,085; 73.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clay County, so 56529 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 56529
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dilworth, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56529.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
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 56529, Dilworth, 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
4,026
Population
12.8
Area (sq mi)
316
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56529?
37.0
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
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?
$90,694
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$45,606
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 56529 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Dilworth, 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)
$90,694 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
2,013housing units
2,013
Total Housing Units
1,937
Occupied Units
76
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,800
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,085
Median Rent
1987
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56529 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 193 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 209 |
| 2022 | +9.0% | 228 |
| 2023 | +0.1% | 228 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 247 |
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 81 business establishments in ZIP 56529, employing approximately 1,023 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,760,000.
81
Businesses
1,023
Employees
$41.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 23.5% |
| Construction | 16 | 19.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.7% |
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 56529 vs 56560 →
ZIP 56529 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 58103
Fargo (58103)
47,302 residents
- 56560
Moorhead (56560)
40,766 residents
- 58102
Fargo (58102)
29,850 residents
- 56529 4,026
Dilworth (56529)
4,026 residents
- 56547 2,700
Glyndon (56547)
2,700 residents
- 58105 2,483
Fargo (58105)
2,483 residents
- 56580 1,171
Sabin (56580)
1,171 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56529 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56529 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 58105
Fargo (58105)
$123,636 median income
- 56580
Sabin (56580)
$107,813 median income
- 56547
Glyndon (56547)
$102,500 median income
- 56529
Dilworth (56529)
$90,694 median income
- 56560
Moorhead (56560)
$75,406 median income
- 58102
Fargo (58102)
$59,533 median income
- 58103
Fargo (58103)
$58,801 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56529 ranks #4 of 7 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 56529, 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 (4,026 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 56529 in?
ZIP code 56529 (Dilworth) 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 56529?
ZIP code 56529 in Dilworth, MN has a population of 4,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56529?
The median household income in ZIP 56529 is $90,694, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56529?
The median home value in ZIP 56529 is $261,800, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56529?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56529 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56529?
ZIP code 56529 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 1,023 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56529?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56529 are: Retail trade (19), Construction (16), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56529?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56529 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 56529?
In ZIP code 56529, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56529?
In ZIP code 56529, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56529?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56529 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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