East Grand Forks, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56721
Polk County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,096
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $82,525
- Median income Near-median income area
- $259,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Grand Forks pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56721 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 56721 (East Grand Forks, MN) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 234.9 in 2023 to 245.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56721 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Grand Forks, Polk County, Minnesota, home to 10,096 residents across 487.7 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56721 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,525 (0% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,872. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $259,300 (1% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $890; 72.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 56721 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 56721
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Grand Forks, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56721.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 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 56721, East Grand Forks, 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
10,096
Population
487.7
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56721?
36.5
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
2.5%
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?
$82,525
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$36,872
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56721 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
East Grand Forks, 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)
$82,525 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
4,324housing units
4,324
Total Housing Units
4,067
Occupied Units
257
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,300
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$890
Median Rent
1975
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56721 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 198 |
| 2021 | +4.3% | 206 |
| 2022 | +8.4% | 224 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 235 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 245 |
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 211 business establishments in ZIP 56721, employing approximately 3,145 people with a combined annual payroll of $156,127,000.
211
Businesses
3,145
Employees
$156.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 18 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.8% |
| Information | 5 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.4% |
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 56721 vs 58202 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58202 | Grand Forks, ND | 1,839 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56721, 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 (10,096 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 56721 in?
ZIP code 56721 (East Grand Forks) 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 56721?
ZIP code 56721 in East Grand Forks, MN has a population of 10,096 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56721?
The median household income in ZIP 56721 is $82,525, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56721?
The median home value in ZIP 56721 is $259,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56721?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56721 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56721?
ZIP code 56721 has 211 business establishments employing approximately 3,145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56721?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56721 are: Health care and social assistance (41), Retail trade (26), Accommodation and food services (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56721?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56721 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 56721?
In ZIP code 56721, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 56721?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56721 is 17.4 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 56721?
In ZIP code 56721, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56721?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56721 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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