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 Low-density area
- $79,444
- Median income Near-median income area
- $152,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hallock, Kittson County, Minnesota, home to just 1,364 residents across 505.2 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56728 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,444 (3% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,753. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,100 (41% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $838; owner occupancy is 81.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kittson County, so 56728 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 56728
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hallock, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56728.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 56728, Hallock, 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
1,364
Population
505.2
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56728?
53.1
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
4.7%
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?
$79,444
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$41,753
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 56728 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Hallock, 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)
$79,444 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
590housing units
590
Total Housing Units
476
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,100
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 56728 vs 56731 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56731 | Humboldt, MN | 93 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56728, 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 (1,364 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 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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