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 Low-density area
- $59,744
- Median income Below-median income area
- $196,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crookston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56716 (Crookston, MN) rose +14.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.9 in 2023 to 263.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56716 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crookston, Polk County, Minnesota, home to 9,416 residents across 818.8 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56716 reports a modest median household income of $59,744 (27% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,842. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $196,100 (23% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $847; owner occupancy is 61.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 17 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Minnesota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 56716.
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 56716
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crookston, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56716.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 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 56716, Crookston, 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
9,416
Population
818.8
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56716?
42.5
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.8%
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?
$59,744
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$38,842
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56716 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Crookston, 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)
$59,744 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
4,435housing units
4,435
Total Housing Units
3,881
Occupied Units
554
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,100
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56716, 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 (9,416 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 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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