56540 ZIP Code – Fertile, Minnesota
ZIP code 56540 is a small ZIP code located in Fertile, Minnesota, within Polk County with a population of approximately 1,916 residents. The median household income is $77,188 — near the Minnesota average and near the national average. At $172,700, median home values run below the national average, with 83.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $726 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (decreasing).
At 4.6%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 9.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. About 27.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. Residents have a median age of 44.8, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 56545, 56736, 56517.
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ZIP 56540 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56540 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,916 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $77k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $172k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $726 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.4% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56545 – Gary
- 56736 – Mentor
- 56517 – Beltrami
- 56592 – Winger
- 56535 – Erskine
- 56516 – Bejou
- 56510 – Ada
- 56716 – Crookston
- 56556 – Mcintosh
- 56584 – Twin Valley
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56545 | GARY | 660 | $73,000 |
| 56736 | MENTOR | 650 | $81,563 |
| 56517 | BELTRAMI | 279 | $103,750 |
| 56592 | WINGER | 527 | $56,250 |
| 56535 | ERSKINE | 1,242 | $48,317 |