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ZIP Code 56543

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

276
2/sq mi
$89,500
Median income
$180,400
Median home value
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56543 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56543 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 172.5 square miles in Foxhome, Wilkin County, Minnesota. The area is home to 276 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 56543 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56543 sits at $89,500 (9% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,539. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $180,400 (29% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56543 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 56543 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 →

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 56543, Foxhome, 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

276

Population

172.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56543?

42.8

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$89,500

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$38,539

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56543 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,500 Top 27% higher than 73% 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

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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 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

What does housing look like?

95

Total Housing Units

76

Occupied Units

19

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.4%
Renter 6.6%

$180,400

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 56543, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $471,000.

4

Businesses

11

Employees

$471K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56543 in?
ZIP code 56543 (Foxhome) is located in Wilkin County, Minnesota. Wilkin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wilkin-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56543?
ZIP code 56543 in Foxhome, MN has a population of 276 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56543?
The median household income in ZIP 56543 is $89,500, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56543?
The median home value in ZIP 56543 is $180,400, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56543?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56543 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56543?
ZIP code 56543 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56543?
In ZIP code 56543, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 56543?
In ZIP code 56543, approximately 93.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56543?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56543 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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