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Roseau, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56751

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

5,575
5/sq mi
$77,279
Median income
$196,300
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56751 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56751 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1212.0 square miles in Roseau, Roseau County, Minnesota. The area is home to 5,575 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 56751 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56751 sits at $77,279 (6% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,453. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $196,300 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,015 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56751 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56751 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 56751

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56751.

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 56751, Roseau, 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

5,575

Population

1212.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56751?

41.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$77,279

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$39,453

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

16.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56751 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,279 Top 42% higher than 58% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,614

Total Housing Units

2,390

Occupied Units

224

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$196,300

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,015

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56751 have decreased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 171
2021 +10.0% 188
2022 +21.4% 228
2023 +4.1% 237
2024 -3.9% 228

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 195 business establishments in ZIP 56751, employing approximately 2,873 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,440,000.

195

Businesses

2,873

Employees

$128.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 19.5%
Construction 21 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 18 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 18 9.2%
Finance and insurance 17 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 7.7%
Manufacturing 13 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 13 6.7%
Wholesale trade 11 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.6%
Information 3 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Roseau County Roseau, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56751 in? ▼
ZIP code 56751 (Roseau) is located in Roseau County, Minnesota. Roseau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roseau-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56751? ▼
ZIP code 56751 in Roseau, MN has a population of 5,575 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56751? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56751 is $77,279, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56751? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56751 is $196,300, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56751? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56751 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56751? ▼
ZIP code 56751 has 195 business establishments employing approximately 2,873 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56751? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56751 are: Retail trade (38), Construction (21), Health care and social assistance (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56751? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56751 decreased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56751? ▼
In ZIP code 56751, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 56751? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56751 is 16.0 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 56751? ▼
In ZIP code 56751, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56751? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56751 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Roseau, MN

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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