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 Low-density area
- $57,731
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,191. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,800 (44% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $752; owner occupancy is 67.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Mahnomen County, so 56557 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 56557
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mahnomen, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56557.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 56557?
36.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
2.2%
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?
$57,731
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$27,191
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56557 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Mahnomen, 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)
$57,731 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
1,171housing units
1,171
Total Housing Units
965
Occupied Units
206
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,800
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56557, 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 (2,811 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 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.
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