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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
$90,694
Median income
$261,800
Median home value
41.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 56529 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.8 square miles in Dilworth, Clay County, Minnesota. The area is home to 4,026 residents, producing a population density of 316 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 56529 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56529 sits at $90,694 (10% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $45,606. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $261,800 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,085 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56529 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 56529 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 56529

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56529.

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 56529, Dilworth, 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

4,026

Population

12.8

Area (sq mi)

316

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56529?

37.0

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$90,694

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$45,606

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56529 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,694 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,013

Total Housing Units

1,937

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$261,800

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$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

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ZIP 56529 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56529 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56529 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56560 Moorhead, MN 40,766 3.2 mi
58105 Fargo, ND 2,483 5.7 mi
58103 Fargo, ND 47,302 6.4 mi
56547 Glyndon, MN 2,700 6.7 mi
58102 Fargo, ND 29,850 7.4 mi
56580 Sabin, MN 1,171 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clay County

56560 standard
Moorhead, MN
Pop: 40,766
56549 standard
Hawley, MN
Pop: 4,508
56514 standard
Barnesville, MN
Pop: 3,696
56547 standard
Glyndon, MN
Pop: 2,700
56580 standard
Sabin, MN
Pop: 1,171
56585 standard
Ulen, MN
Pop: 1,049

Related Areas

Clay County Dilworth, MN Minnesota

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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Official Data Resources for Dilworth, MN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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