Ulen, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56585
Clay County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,049
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $71,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $301,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ulen pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56585 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56585 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ulen, Clay County, Minnesota, home to just 1,049 residents across 308.5 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56585 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,250 (13% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,863. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $301,400 (18% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $850.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clay County, so 56585 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 56585
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ulen, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56585.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 56585, Ulen, 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
1,049
Population
308.5
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56585?
49.9
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.3%
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?
$71,250
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$38,863
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 56585 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Ulen, 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)
$71,250 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
502housing units
502
Total Housing Units
448
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$301,400
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$850
Median Rent
1977
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 56585, employing approximately 174 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,380,000.
23
Businesses
174
Employees
$17.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 30.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 17.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 13.0% |
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 56585 vs 56552 →
ZIP 56585 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56584
Twin Valley (56584)
1,553 residents
- 56585
Ulen (56585)
1,049 residents
- 56552 429
Hitterdal (56552)
429 residents
- 56541 24
Flom (56541)
24 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56585 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56585 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56541
Flom (56541)
$89,375 median income
- 56585
Ulen (56585)
$71,250 median income
- 56584
Twin Valley (56584)
$69,625 median income
- 56552
Hitterdal (56552)
$51,786 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56585 ranks #2 of 4 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 56585, 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 (1,049 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 56585 in?
ZIP code 56585 (Ulen) is located in Clay County, Minnesota. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56585?
ZIP code 56585 in Ulen, MN has a population of 1,049 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56585?
The median household income in ZIP 56585 is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56585?
The median home value in ZIP 56585 is $301,400, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56585?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56585 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56585?
ZIP code 56585 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 174 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56585?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56585 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56585?
In ZIP code 56585, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 56585?
In ZIP code 56585, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56585?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56585 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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