56542 ZIP Code – Fosston, Minnesota
ZIP code 56542 is a small ZIP code located in Fosston, Minnesota, within Polk County with a population of approximately 2,434 residents. The median household income is $54,205 — below the Minnesota average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $164,100, below the national average, with 68.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $850 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 82% single-family (decreasing), 11% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.3%, above the national average. An estimated 16.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. About 24.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. Residents have a median age of 45.0, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 56556, 56651, 56592.
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ZIP 56542 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56542 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,434 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $164k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $850 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.0 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.6% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56556 – Mcintosh
- 56651 – Lengby
- 56592 – Winger
- 56516 – Bejou
- 56646 – Gully
- 56535 – Erskine
- 56634 – Clearbrook
- 56557 – Mahnomen
- 56644 – Gonvick
- 56621 – Bagley
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56556 | MCINTOSH | 1,303 | $61,333 |
| 56651 | LENGBY | 618 | $73,036 |
| 56592 | WINGER | 527 | $56,250 |
| 56516 | BEJOU | 320 | $64,167 |
| 56646 | GULLY | 328 | $41,750 |