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Crookston, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56716

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

9,416
12/sq mi
$59,744
Median income
$196,100
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56716 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56716 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 818.8 square miles in Crookston, Polk County, Minnesota. The area is home to 9,416 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 56716 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56716 sits at $59,744 (27% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,842. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $196,100 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $847 per month, and 61.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56716 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56716 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 56716

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56716.

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 56716, Crookston, 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

9,416

Population

818.8

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56716?

42.5

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$59,744

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$38,842

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

17.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56716 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,744 29th percentile higher than 29% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,435

Total Housing Units

3,881

Occupied Units

554

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.9%
Renter 38.1%

$196,100

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$847

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+14.5%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56716 have increased 14.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 195
2021 +6.2% 207
2022 +14.7% 237
2023 -3.0% 230
2024 +14.5% 263

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 235 business establishments in ZIP 56716, employing approximately 3,531 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,258,000.

235

Businesses

3,531

Employees

$165.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 44 18.7%
Retail trade 29 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 27 11.5%
Construction 24 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 20 8.5%
Finance and insurance 15 6.4%
Manufacturing 13 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 5.5%
Wholesale trade 9 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.4%
Information 6 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.1%

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 56716 in? ▼
ZIP code 56716 (Crookston) 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 56716? ▼
ZIP code 56716 in Crookston, MN has a population of 9,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56716? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56716 is $59,744, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56716? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56716 is $196,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56716? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56716 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56716? ▼
ZIP code 56716 has 235 business establishments employing approximately 3,531 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56716? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56716 are: Health care and social assistance (44), Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56716? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56716 increased by 14.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56716? ▼
In ZIP code 56716, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 56716? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56716 is 17.3 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 56716? ▼
In ZIP code 56716, approximately 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56716? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56716 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Crookston, MN

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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