56535 ZIP Code, Erskine, MN
56535 is a ZIP code in Erskine, Minnesota — mostly in Polk County (87% of its land), with smaller parts in Red Lake County. It covers 89 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56556, 56736 and 56715. 1,307 people live here in 539 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $65,536, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 46.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Erskine, MN
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 89 sq mi
- Population: 1,307
- Median household income: $65,536
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,307 |
| Households | 539 |
| Median household income | $65,536 |
| Income per person | $37,111 |
| Median age | 46.4 |
| Homeowners | 72.7% |
| Median home value | $233,600 |
| Median rent | $912 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% |
| Broadband internet | 85.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.7% |
| $10–15K | 6.9% |
| $15–25K | 15.6% |
| $25–35K | 5.2% |
| $35–50K | 8.3% |
| $50–75K | 15.0% |
| $75–100K | 13.4% |
| $100–150K | 16.7% |
| $150–200K | 6.1% |
| $200K+ | 9.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.3% |
| 10–19 | 11.4% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 7.7% |
| 35–44 | 10.3% |
| 45–54 | 6.9% |
| 55–64 | 16.8% |
| 65–74 | 12.5% |
| 75+ | 14.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.8% |
| Owned outright | 20.8% |
| Rented | 16.0% |
| Vacant | 41.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.5% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 3.5% |
| 5–19 units | 3.6% |
| 20+ units | 1.6% |
| Mobile / other | 7.9% |
Businesses in 56535
33 business establishments with 275 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 8
- Retail Trade: 5
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56556 — McIntosh city, MN (7.6 mi)
- 56736 — Mentor city, MN (8.2 mi)
- 56715 — Brooks city, MN (9.9 mi)
- 56592 — Winger city, MN (10.2 mi)
- 56540 — Fertile city, MN (14.4 mi)
- 56516 — Bejou city, MN (16.4 mi)
- 56542 — Fosston city, MN (16.5 mi)
- 56748 — Plummer city, MN (16.9 mi)
Areas that include 56535
- Erskine, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Polk County ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- Red Lake County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 7: highest median household income in Polk County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median home value in Polk County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Polk County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median age in Polk County
- No. 2 of 7: fastest population growth in Polk County
Mail every home in 56535
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56535, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56535 in?
- 56535 is a Erskine, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56535 in?
- 56535 is mostly in Polk County (87% of its land), with smaller parts in Red Lake County.
- What is the population of 56535?
- About 1,307 people (±226), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,240.
- What is the median household income in 56535?
- $65,536 (±$13,055), 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 56535?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56535 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56535?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56556 (7.6 mi, McIntosh), 56736 (8.2 mi, Mentor), 56715 (9.9 mi, Brooks), 56592 (10.2 mi, Winger), 56540 (14.4 mi, Fertile) and 56516 (16.4 mi, Bejou).
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