Middle River, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56737
Marshall County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 871
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $72,679
- Median income Near-median income area
- $139,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Middle River pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56737 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56737 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middle River, Marshall County, Minnesota, home to just 871 residents across 483.9 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56737 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,679 (12% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,470. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,700 (45% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $485; owner occupancy is 83.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 56737 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 56737
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middle River, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56737.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 56737, Middle River, 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
871
Population
483.9
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56737?
45.1
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
0.1%
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?
$72,679
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$38,470
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56737 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Middle River, 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)
$72,679 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
431housing units
431
Total Housing Units
353
Occupied Units
78
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,700
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$485
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 19 business establishments in ZIP 56737, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,948,000.
19
Businesses
92
Employees
$4.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 15.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.8% |
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 56737 vs 56759 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56759 | Strathcona, MN | 364 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56737, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 56737 in?
ZIP code 56737 (Middle River) is located in Marshall County, Minnesota. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56737?
ZIP code 56737 in Middle River, MN has a population of 871 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56737?
The median household income in ZIP 56737 is $72,679, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56737?
The median home value in ZIP 56737 is $139,700, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56737?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56737 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56737?
ZIP code 56737 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 92 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56737?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56737 are: Construction (3), Manufacturing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56737?
In ZIP code 56737, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 56737?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56737 is 33.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56737?
In ZIP code 56737, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56737?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56737 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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