Halstad, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56548

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

771
5/sq mi
$64,896
Median income
$152,400
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56548 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56548 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 167.6 square miles in Halstad, Norman County, Minnesota. The area is home to 771 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 56548 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56548 sits at $64,896 (21% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $35,444. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $152,400 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $679 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56548 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norman County, so you can benchmark 56548 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 56548, Halstad, 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

771

Population

167.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56548?

42.3

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%

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?

$64,896

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$35,444

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56548 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,896 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

315

Total Housing Units

249

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$152,400

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$679

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 56548, employing approximately 198 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,434,000.

15

Businesses

198

Employees

$11.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 20.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 20.0%

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 56548 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 56548 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 56548 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 56548 ranks #3 of 4 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
56581 Shelly, MN 287 6.3 mi
56550 Hendrum, MN 414 6.9 mi
58219 Caledonia, ND 47 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56548 in?
ZIP code 56548 (Halstad) is located in Norman County, Minnesota. Norman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/norman-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56548?
ZIP code 56548 in Halstad, MN has a population of 771 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56548?
The median household income in ZIP 56548 is $64,896, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56548?
The median home value in ZIP 56548 is $152,400, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56548?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56548 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56548?
ZIP code 56548 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56548?
In ZIP code 56548, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 56548?
In ZIP code 56548, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56548?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56548 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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