56523 ZIP Code, Climax, MN
56523 is a ZIP code in Climax, Minnesota in Polk County. It covers 79 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56568, 56723 and 58219. 382 people live here in 167 households, fewer than in most Minnesota ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $56,685, well below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Climax, MN
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 79 sq mi
- Population: 382
- Median household income: $56,685
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 382 |
| Households | 167 |
| Median household income | $56,685 |
| Income per person | $39,482 |
| Median age | 39 |
| Homeowners | 80.8% |
| Median home value | $147,000 |
| Median rent | $950 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% |
| Broadband internet | 83.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 3.0% |
| $25–35K | 7.8% |
| $35–50K | 14.4% |
| $50–75K | 28.1% |
| $75–100K | 10.8% |
| $100–150K | 12.6% |
| $150–200K | 2.4% |
| $200K+ | 11.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.9% |
| 10–19 | 23.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.4% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 8.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.3% |
| 65–74 | 16.0% |
| 75+ | 6.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.3% |
| Owned outright | 39.2% |
| Rented | 16.9% |
| Vacant | 11.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.6% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 1.1% |
| 5–19 units | 10.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.8% |
Businesses in 56523
14 business establishments with 54 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56568 — Nielsville city, MN (7.2 mi)
- 56723 — Fisher city, MN (11.5 mi)
- 58219 — Caledonia CDP, ND (11.7 mi)
- 58218 — Buxton city, ND (12.1 mi)
- 56581 — Shelly city, MN (12.4 mi)
- 58223 (12.7 mi)
- 56517 — Beltrami city, MN (13.1 mi)
- 56716 — Crookston city, MN (13.8 mi)
Areas that include 56523
- Climax, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Polk County ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56523, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56523 in?
- 56523 is a Climax, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Climax; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56523 in?
- 56523 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 56523?
- About 382 people (±63), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 475.
- What is the median household income in 56523?
- $56,685 (±$5,090), 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 56523?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56523 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56523?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56568 (7.2 mi, Nielsville), 56723 (11.5 mi, Fisher), 58219 (11.7 mi, Caledonia), 58218 (12.1 mi, Buxton), 56581 (12.4 mi, Shelly) and 58223 (12.7 mi).
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