PlainZIP

Gully, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56646

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

355
2/sq mi
$48,750
Median income
$205,300
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gully pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56646 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56646 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gully, Polk County, Minnesota, home to just 355 residents across 208.8 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56646 reports a modest median household income of $48,750 (41% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $31,605. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.8%. Median home value sits at $205,300 (20% below the state average), median rent at $1,125 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 56646, plus 6 more within Polk County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 56646, Gully, 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

355

Population

208.8

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56646?

34.2

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$48,750

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$31,605

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56646 ranks nationally

Gully, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,750 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

166

Total Housing Units

133

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$205,300

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 56646, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $611,000.

5

Businesses

24

Employees

$611K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 56646 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56646 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56646 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56646 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56644 Gonvick, MN 787 6.0 mi
56684 Trail, MN 282 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

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East Grand Forks, MN
Pop: 10,096
56716 standard
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Pop: 9,416
56542 standard
Fosston, MN
Pop: 2,829
56540 standard
Fertile, MN
Pop: 1,962
56535 standard
Erskine, MN
Pop: 1,363
56556 standard
Mcintosh, MN
Pop: 1,160

Related Areas

Polk County Gully, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56646 in? ▼
ZIP code 56646 (Gully) 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 56646? ▼
ZIP code 56646 in Gully, MN has a population of 355 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56646? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56646 is $48,750, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56646? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56646 is $205,300, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56646? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56646 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56646? ▼
ZIP code 56646 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56646? ▼
In ZIP code 56646, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 56646? ▼
In ZIP code 56646, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56646? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56646 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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