Karlstad, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56732
Kittson County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,136
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $72,344
- Median income Near-median income area
- $144,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 33.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Karlstad pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56732 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56732 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Karlstad, Kittson County, Minnesota, home to just 1,136 residents across 366.5 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56732 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,344 (12% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,802. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $144,100 (44% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $619; owner occupancy is 82.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kittson County, so 56732 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 56732
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Karlstad, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56732.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 56732, Karlstad, 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
1,136
Population
366.5
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56732?
49.0
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
0.9%
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?
$72,344
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$36,802
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56732 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Karlstad, 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)
$72,344 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
488housing units
488
Total Housing Units
413
Occupied Units
75
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,100
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$619
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 56732, employing approximately 393 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,155,000.
42
Businesses
393
Employees
$16.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 19.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 4 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.1% |
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 56732 vs 56758 →
ZIP 56732 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56732
Karlstad (56732)
1,136 residents
- 56758 418
Strandquist (56758)
418 residents
- 56729 140
Halma (56729)
140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56732 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56732 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56729
Halma (56729)
$78,750 median income
- 56732
Karlstad (56732)
$72,344 median income
- 56758
Strandquist (56758)
$56,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56732 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56732, 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 (1,136 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 56732 in?
ZIP code 56732 (Karlstad) 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 56732?
ZIP code 56732 in Karlstad, MN has a population of 1,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56732?
The median household income in ZIP 56732 is $72,344, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56732?
The median home value in ZIP 56732 is $144,100, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56732?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56732 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56732?
ZIP code 56732 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 393 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56732?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56732 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56732?
In ZIP code 56732, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 56732?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56732 is 25.3 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 56732?
In ZIP code 56732, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56732?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56732 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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