Hallock, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56728

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

1,364
3/sq mi
$79,444
Median income
$152,100
Median home value
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56728 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56728 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 505.2 square miles in Hallock, Kittson County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,364 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 56728 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56728 sits at $79,444 (3% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $41,753. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $152,100 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $838 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56728 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kittson County, so you can benchmark 56728 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 56728

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56728.

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 56728, Hallock, 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

1,364

Population

505.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56728?

53.1

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$79,444

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$41,753

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56728 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,444 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

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

What does housing look like?

590

Total Housing Units

476

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$152,100

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$838

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 56728, employing approximately 456 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,722,000.

57

Businesses

456

Employees

$18.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 19.3%
Finance and insurance 7 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 12.3%
Construction 6 10.5%
Manufacturing 4 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.0%
Wholesale trade 3 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
56731 Humboldt, MN 93 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56728 in?
ZIP code 56728 (Hallock) is located in Kittson County, Minnesota. Kittson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kittson-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56728?
ZIP code 56728 in Hallock, MN has a population of 1,364 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56728?
The median household income in ZIP 56728 is $79,444, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56728?
The median home value in ZIP 56728 is $152,100, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56728?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56728 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56728?
ZIP code 56728 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 456 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56728?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56728 are: Retail trade (11), Finance and insurance (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56728?
In ZIP code 56728, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 56728?
In ZIP code 56728, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56728?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56728 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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