Bagley, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56621

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

4,639
6/sq mi
$63,721
Median income
$185,000
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56621 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56621 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 813.9 square miles in Bagley, Clearwater County, Minnesota. The area is home to 4,639 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 56621 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56621 sits at $63,721 (22% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $33,419. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $185,000 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $755 per month, and 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56621 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56621 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 56621

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56621.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56621, Bagley, 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

4,639

Population

813.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56621?

42.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 78.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$63,721

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$33,419

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56621 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,721 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,144

Total Housing Units

1,746

Occupied Units

398

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$185,000

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$755

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 106 business establishments in ZIP 56621, employing approximately 1,293 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,983,000.

106

Businesses

1,293

Employees

$74.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 19.8%
Other services (except public administration) 14 13.2%
Construction 13 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 13 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.5%
Manufacturing 6 5.7%
Finance and insurance 6 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56621 in?
ZIP code 56621 (Bagley) is located in Clearwater County, Minnesota. Clearwater County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clearwater-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56621?
ZIP code 56621 in Bagley, MN has a population of 4,639 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56621?
The median household income in ZIP 56621 is $63,721, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56621?
The median home value in ZIP 56621 is $185,000, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56621?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56621 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56621?
ZIP code 56621 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 1,293 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56621?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56621 are: Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (14), Construction (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56621?
In ZIP code 56621, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 56621?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56621 is 21.7 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 56621?
In ZIP code 56621, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56621?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56621 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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