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 Low-density area
- $77,279
- Median income Near-median income area
- $196,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roseau pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56751 (Roseau, MN) fell -3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.4 in 2023 to 228.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56751 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roseau, Roseau County, Minnesota, home to 5,575 residents across 1212.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56751 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,279 (6% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,453. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $196,300 (23% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $1,015; owner occupancy is 77.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 16 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Minnesota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 56751.
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 56751
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roseau, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56751.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
17 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 56751, Roseau, 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
5,575
Population
1212.0
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56751?
41.4
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
3.9%
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?
$77,279
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$39,453
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
16.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56751 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Roseau, 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)
$77,279 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
2,614housing units
2,614
Total Housing Units
2,390
Occupied Units
224
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,300
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56751, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,575 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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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