Halma, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56729

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

140
1/sq mi
$78,750
Median income
$158,300
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56729 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56729 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 155.6 square miles in Halma, Kittson County, Minnesota. The area is home to 140 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 56729 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56729 sits at $78,750 (4% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $33,032. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $158,300 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $658 per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56729 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kittson County, so you can benchmark 56729 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 →

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 56729, Halma, 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

140

Population

155.6

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56729?

34.9

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 99.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$78,750

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$33,032

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56729 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,750 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 36.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

54

Total Housing Units

45

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$158,300

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$658

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 56729, employing approximately 5 people with a combined annual payroll of $319,000.

4

Businesses

5

Employees

$319K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 56729 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56729 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56729 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56729 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56734 Lake Bronson, MN 467 7.4 mi
56732 Karlstad, MN 1,136 6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56729 in?
ZIP code 56729 (Halma) 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 56729?
ZIP code 56729 in Halma, MN has a population of 140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56729?
The median household income in ZIP 56729 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56729?
The median home value in ZIP 56729 is $158,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56729?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56729 is White at 99.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56729?
ZIP code 56729 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 5 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56729?
In ZIP code 56729, 36.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 56729?
In ZIP code 56729, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56729?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56729 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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