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ZIP Code 56542 has segments in 2 Counties (Mahnomen, Polk).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,486 (100%) |
| Population Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 14 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $59,706 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,663 |
| Median Home Value | $186,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,208 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 705 (58.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 329 (27.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 174 (14.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,034 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 614 (59.4%) |
The table below compares 56542 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 17277 | 49th |
| Population Density | # 26830 | 21st |
| Median Household Income | # 24118 | 29th |
| Per Capita Income | # 21622 | 36th |
| Diversity Index | # 24058 | 29th |
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