Mcintosh, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56556
Polk County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,160
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,786
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mcintosh pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56556 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56556 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mcintosh, Polk County, Minnesota, home to just 1,160 residents across 257.8 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56556 reports a modest median household income of $61,786 (25% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,628. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,600 (41% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $593; owner occupancy is 69.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 56556 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 56556
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mcintosh, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56556.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56556, Mcintosh, 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
1,160
Population
257.8
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56556?
32.0
Median Age
60.7%
Male
39.3%
Female
5.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$61,786
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$25,628
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56556 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Mcintosh, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,786 15th percentile higher than 15% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
498housing units
498
Total Housing Units
460
Occupied Units
38
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,600
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$593
Median Rent
1945
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 56556, employing approximately 196 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,734,000.
23
Businesses
196
Employees
$6.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 21.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 21.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 17.4% |
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 56556 vs 56715 →
ZIP 56556 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56556
Mcintosh (56556)
1,160 residents
- 56592
Winger (56592)
516 residents
- 56715 350
Brooks (56715)
350 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56556 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56556 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56715
Brooks (56715)
$77,875 median income
- 56556
Mcintosh (56556)
$61,786 median income
- 56592
Winger (56592)
$59,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56556 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56556, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,160 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56556 in?
ZIP code 56556 (Mcintosh) is located in Polk County, Minnesota. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56556?
ZIP code 56556 in Mcintosh, MN has a population of 1,160 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56556?
The median household income in ZIP 56556 is $61,786, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56556?
The median home value in ZIP 56556 is $150,600, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56556?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56556 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56556?
ZIP code 56556 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56556?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56556 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (5), Finance and insurance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56556?
In ZIP code 56556, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 56556?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56556 is 19.1 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 56556?
In ZIP code 56556, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56556?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56556 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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