56479 ZIP Code, Staples, MN
56479 is a ZIP code in Staples, Minnesota — mostly in Todd County (36% of its land), with smaller parts in Wadena and Cass counties. It covers 199 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56481, 56466 and 56434. 5,021 people live here in 2,069 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $59,920, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Staples, MN
- County: Todd County
- Land area: 199 sq mi
- Population: 5,021
- Median household income: $59,920
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,021 |
| Households | 2,069 |
| Median household income | $59,920 |
| Income per person | $31,630 |
| Median age | 42.8 |
| Homeowners | 75.3% |
| Median home value | $191,700 |
| Median rent | $839 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% |
| Broadband internet | 87.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.8% |
| $15–25K | 13.1% |
| $25–35K | 5.8% |
| $35–50K | 13.8% |
| $50–75K | 15.5% |
| $75–100K | 16.8% |
| $100–150K | 14.3% |
| $150–200K | 7.1% |
| $200K+ | 5.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.1% |
| 10–19 | 13.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.4% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 9.8% |
| 55–64 | 13.4% |
| 65–74 | 12.6% |
| 75+ | 12.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.3% |
| Owned outright | 32.5% |
| Rented | 21.0% |
| Vacant | 13.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.4% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.0% |
| 5–19 units | 3.8% |
| 20+ units | 9.3% |
| Mobile / other | 7.5% |
Businesses in 56479
149 business establishments with 1,932 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 28
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 22
- Construction: 19
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 18
- Accommodation and Food Services: 18
- Manufacturing: 13
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 7
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56481 — Verndale city, MN (7 mi)
- 56466 — Motley city, MN (8.1 mi)
- 56434 — Aldrich city, MN (9.4 mi)
- 56473 — Pillager city, MN (16.3 mi)
- 56482 — Wadena city, MN (16.9 mi)
- 56477 — Sebeka city, MN (17.5 mi)
- 56437 — Bertha city, MN (18.1 mi)
- 56453 — Hewitt city, MN (19.9 mi)
Areas that include 56479
- Staples, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cass County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Todd County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Wadena County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 15: highest share of households with children in Todd County
- No. 3 of 15: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Todd County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56479, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56479 in?
- 56479 is a Staples, MN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Staples; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56479 in?
- 56479 is mostly in Todd County (36% of its land), with smaller parts in Wadena and Cass counties.
- What is the population of 56479?
- About 5,021 people (±380), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,387.
- What is the median household income in 56479?
- $59,920 (±$11,930), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56479?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56479 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56479?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56481 (7 mi, Verndale), 56466 (8.1 mi, Motley), 56434 (9.4 mi, Aldrich), 56473 (16.3 mi, Pillager), 56482 (16.9 mi, Wadena) and 56477 (17.5 mi, Sebeka).
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