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ZIP Code 56738

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

1,368
3/sq mi
$71,250
Median income
$187,200
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56738 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56738 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 456.0 square miles in Newfolden, Marshall County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,368 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 56738 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56738 sits at $71,250 (13% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $35,833. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $187,200 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $683 per month, and 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56738 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 56738 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 56738

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56738.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56738, Newfolden, 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

1,368

Population

456.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56738?

43.9

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$71,250

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$35,833

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56738 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,250 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

608

Total Housing Units

524

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$187,200

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$683

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 56738, employing approximately 115 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,451,000.

26

Businesses

115

Employees

$10.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 34.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 19.2%
Retail trade 3 11.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
56760 Viking, MN 358 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56738 in?
ZIP code 56738 (Newfolden) 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 56738?
ZIP code 56738 in Newfolden, MN has a population of 1,368 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56738?
The median household income in ZIP 56738 is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56738?
The median home value in ZIP 56738 is $187,200, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56738?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56738 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56738?
ZIP code 56738 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56738?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56738 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56738?
In ZIP code 56738, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 56738?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56738 is 25.5 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 56738?
In ZIP code 56738, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56738?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56738 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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