PlainZIP

Felton, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56536

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

482
2/sq mi
$69,375
Median income
$211,700
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Felton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56536 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56536 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Felton, Clay County, Minnesota, home to just 482 residents across 267.8 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56536 reports a modest median household income of $69,375 (16% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $37,206. Poverty here runs at 14.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. Median home value sits at $211,700 (17% below the state average), median rent at $531 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clay County, letting you compare 56536 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 56536, Felton, 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

482

Population

267.8

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56536?

33.9

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$69,375

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$37,206

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56536 ranks nationally

Felton, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,375 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

198

Total Housing Units

188

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$211,700

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$531

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 56536, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,417,000.

17

Businesses

44

Employees

$3.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 29.4%
Wholesale trade 3 17.6%

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 56536 vs 56519 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
56519 Borup, MN 300 8.2 mi

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Pop: 40,766
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Pop: 4,508
56529 standard
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Pop: 4,026
56514 standard
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Pop: 3,696
56547 standard
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Pop: 2,700
56580 standard
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Pop: 1,171

Related Areas

Clay County Felton, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56536 in? ▼
ZIP code 56536 (Felton) 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 56536? ▼
ZIP code 56536 in Felton, MN has a population of 482 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56536? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56536 is $69,375, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56536? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56536 is $211,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56536? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56536 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56536? ▼
ZIP code 56536 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56536? ▼
In ZIP code 56536, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 56536? ▼
In ZIP code 56536, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56536? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56536 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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