PlainZIP

Frazee, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56544

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

5,294
11/sq mi
$72,885
Median income
$245,400
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56544 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56544 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Frazee, Becker County, Minnesota, home to 5,294 residents across 499.4 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56544 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,885 (11% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $36,589. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $245,400 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $926 monthly, and 83.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 56544 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Becker County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 56544

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Frazee, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56544.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56544, Frazee, 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

5,294

Population

499.4

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56544?

39.7

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$72,885

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$36,589

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56544 ranks nationally

Frazee, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,885 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,829

Total Housing Units

2,188

Occupied Units

641

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$245,400

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$926

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 56544, employing approximately 474 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,297,000.

89

Businesses

474

Employees

$22.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 29 32.6%
Retail trade 10 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 7 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.6%
Manufacturing 4 4.5%
Wholesale trade 3 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.4%
Finance and insurance 3 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.4%
Educational services 3 3.4%

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 56544 vs 56573 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
56573 Perham, MN 5,993 10.0 mi

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Related Areas

Becker County Frazee, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56544 in? ▼
ZIP code 56544 (Frazee) is located in Becker County, Minnesota. Becker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/becker-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56544? ▼
ZIP code 56544 in Frazee, MN has a population of 5,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56544? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56544 is $72,885, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56544? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56544 is $245,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56544? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56544 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56544? ▼
ZIP code 56544 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56544? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56544 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56544? ▼
In ZIP code 56544, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56544? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56544 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56544? ▼
In ZIP code 56544, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56544? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56544 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.