Stephen, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56757
Marshall County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 932
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $80,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $131,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stephen pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56757 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56757 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stephen, Marshall County, Minnesota, home to just 932 residents across 582.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56757 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,938 (1% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,623. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,800 (48% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $1,600; owner occupancy is 89.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 56757 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 56757
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stephen, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56757.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 56757, Stephen, 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
932
Population
582.5
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56757?
51.3
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
4.9%
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?
$80,938
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$38,623
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56757 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Stephen, 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)
$80,938 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
425housing units
425
Total Housing Units
352
Occupied Units
73
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,800
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,600
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 56757, employing approximately 229 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,959,000.
35
Businesses
229
Employees
$14.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 31.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.6% |
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 56757 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56713
Argyle (56713)
1,022 residents
- 56757
Stephen (56757)
932 residents
- 56720 57
Donaldson (56720)
57 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56757 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56757, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 56757 in?
ZIP code 56757 (Stephen) 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 56757?
ZIP code 56757 in Stephen, MN has a population of 932 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56757?
The median household income in ZIP 56757 is $80,938, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56757?
The median home value in ZIP 56757 is $131,800, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56757?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56757 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56757?
ZIP code 56757 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 229 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56757?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56757 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56757?
In ZIP code 56757, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 56757?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56757 is 22.7 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 56757?
In ZIP code 56757, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56757?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56757 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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