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ZIP Code 56748

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

600
3/sq mi
$87,500
Median income
$202,200
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56748 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56748 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 222.2 square miles in Plummer, Red Lake County, Minnesota. The area is home to 600 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 56748 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56748 sits at $87,500 (7% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,273. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $202,200 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $686 per month, and 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56748 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Red Lake County, so you can benchmark 56748 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 56748, Plummer, 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

600

Population

222.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56748?

43.3

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$87,500

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$38,273

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56748 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,500 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

295

Total Housing Units

278

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$202,200

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$686

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 56748, employing approximately 47 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,911,000.

11

Businesses

47

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 27.3%

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
56715 Brooks, MN 350 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56748 in?
ZIP code 56748 (Plummer) is located in Red Lake County, Minnesota. Red Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/red-lake-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56748?
ZIP code 56748 in Plummer, MN has a population of 600 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56748?
The median household income in ZIP 56748 is $87,500, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56748?
The median home value in ZIP 56748 is $202,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56748 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56748?
ZIP code 56748 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 47 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56748?
In ZIP code 56748, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 56748?
In ZIP code 56748, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56748 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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