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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 267.8 square miles in Felton, Clay County, Minnesota. The area is home to 482 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 56536 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56536 sits at $69,375 (16% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $37,206. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $211,700 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $531 per month, and 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56536 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 56536 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 →

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 56536, Felton, 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

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

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

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

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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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