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Mahnomen, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56557

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

2,811
4/sq mi
$57,731
Median income
$143,800
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mahnomen pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56557 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56557 covers 638.9 square miles in Mahnomen, Mahnomen County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,811 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56557 reports a modest median household income of $57,731 (30% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $27,191. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $143,800 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $752 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 56557 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Mahnomen 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 56557

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mahnomen, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56557.

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 56557, Mahnomen, 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

2,811

Population

638.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56557?

36.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 44.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 34.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$57,731

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$27,191

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56557 ranks nationally

Mahnomen, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,731 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,171

Total Housing Units

965

Occupied Units

206

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$143,800

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$752

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 59 business establishments in ZIP 56557, employing approximately 1,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,561,000.

59

Businesses

1,252

Employees

$56.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 18.6%
Health care and social assistance 9 15.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 11.9%
Construction 6 10.2%
Finance and insurance 5 8.5%
Wholesale trade 4 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 6.8%

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 56557 vs 56589 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
56589 Waubun, MN 1,975 10.2 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56557 in? ▼
ZIP code 56557 (Mahnomen) is located in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. Mahnomen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mahnomen-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56557? ▼
ZIP code 56557 in Mahnomen, MN has a population of 2,811 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56557? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56557 is $57,731, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56557? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56557 is $143,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56557? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56557 is White at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56557? ▼
ZIP code 56557 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 1,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56557? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56557 are: Retail trade (11), Health care and social assistance (9), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56557? ▼
In ZIP code 56557, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 56557? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56557 is 18.7 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 56557? ▼
In ZIP code 56557, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56557? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56557 is 19.0% 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.