ZIP Code 56542, MN
Living in 56542
Bikeability
37
Walkability
54
Commute
80
Public Transit
32
Affordability
82
Public Safety
87
Airports
4
Hospitals
62
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.8k
Population
-93 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
26%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$50k
Median Household Income
+$9.1k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$137k
Median Home Value
+$36k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$586
Median Monthly Rent
+$142 (2010–19)
61%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas17%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas36%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 56542
United States45
Minnesota28
Grand Forks Metro Area27
Polk County18
Property Crime in 56542
United States48
Minnesota45
Grand Forks Metro Area48
Polk County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 12 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 41 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 27 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec | 12 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 56542
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding22
Tornado21
Blizzard8
Extreme Cold3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 56542, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 56542, MN
St Michael's School
20 miles, SW
Heartland Christian Academy
38 miles, E
St Mark's Lutheran School
39 miles, E
St Mary's Mission School
40 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 56542, MN
Oak Hills Christian College
40 miles, E
Bemidji State University
41 miles, E
University of Minnesota-Crookston
44 miles, NW
University of North Dakota
67 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 56542, MN
Essentia Health Fosston
2 miles, N
Sanford Bagley Medical Center
16 miles, E
Mahnomen Health Center
20 miles, SW
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
39 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 56542, MN
Bemidji Regional Airport
37 miles, E
Hector International Airport
67 miles, SW
Grand Forks International Airport
72 miles, NW
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
109 miles, SE