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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
$72,679
Median income
$139,700
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
22th 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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,470. Poverty here runs at 8.3%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. Housing costs here run $139,700 for a typical home value (45% below the state average), with rent averaging $485 a month; 83.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 56737 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Marshall County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 56737?

45.1

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$38,470

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56737 ranks nationally

Middle River, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,679 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

431

Total Housing Units

353

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$139,700

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

Marshall County Middle River, MN Minnesota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.