Greenbush, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56726

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

1,631
2/sq mi
$71,667
Median income
$164,200
Median home value
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56726 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56726 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 815.5 square miles in Greenbush, Roseau County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,631 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 56726 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56726 sits at $71,667 (13% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $37,897. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $164,200 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $834 per month, and 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56726 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56726 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 56726

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56726.

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 56726, Greenbush, 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

1,631

Population

815.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56726?

42.0

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
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?

$71,667

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$37,897

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56726 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,667 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%

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

What does housing look like?

727

Total Housing Units

614

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$164,200

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$834

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 56726, employing approximately 611 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,456,000.

38

Businesses

611

Employees

$31.5M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 34.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.2%
Manufacturing 4 10.5%
Construction 3 7.9%
Wholesale trade 3 7.9%
Finance and insurance 3 7.9%

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 56726 in?
ZIP code 56726 (Greenbush) is located in Roseau County, Minnesota. Roseau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roseau-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56726?
ZIP code 56726 in Greenbush, MN has a population of 1,631 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56726?
The median household income in ZIP 56726 is $71,667, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56726?
The median home value in ZIP 56726 is $164,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56726 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56726?
ZIP code 56726 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 611 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56726?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56726 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56726?
In ZIP code 56726, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 56726?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56726 is 20.6 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 56726?
In ZIP code 56726, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56726 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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