56549 ZIP Code, Hawley, MN
56549 is a ZIP code in Hawley, Minnesota in Clay County. It covers 206 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56554, 56552 and 56547. 5,028 people live here in 1,842 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $105,968, above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Hawley, MN
- County: Clay County
- Land area: 206 sq mi
- Population: 5,028
- Median household income: $105,968
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,028 |
| Households | 1,842 |
| Median household income | $105,968 |
| Income per person | $46,131 |
| Median age | 41.8 |
| Homeowners | 84.2% |
| Median home value | $341,500 |
| Median rent | $749 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% |
| Broadband internet | 91.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.7% |
| $10–15K | 0.7% |
| $15–25K | 5.2% |
| $25–35K | 3.5% |
| $35–50K | 10.3% |
| $50–75K | 11.2% |
| $75–100K | 14.8% |
| $100–150K | 27.6% |
| $150–200K | 13.3% |
| $200K+ | 12.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.6% |
| 10–19 | 16.3% |
| 20–24 | 2.0% |
| 25–34 | 7.6% |
| 35–44 | 16.1% |
| 45–54 | 12.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65–74 | 11.0% |
| 75+ | 8.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.0% |
| Owned outright | 31.6% |
| Rented | 14.6% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.9% |
| Townhome | 2.4% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 6.3% |
| 20+ units | 4.1% |
| Mobile / other | 4.8% |
Businesses in 56549
138 business establishments with 1,248 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 28
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 19
- Retail Trade: 11
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Transportation and Warehousing: 8
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 8
- Manufacturing: 7
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56554 — Lake Park city, MN (9.6 mi)
- 56552 — Hitterdal city, MN (10.2 mi)
- 56547 — Glyndon city, MN (11.8 mi)
- 56511 — Audubon city, MN (14 mi)
- 56514 — Barnesville city, MN (15 mi)
- 56580 — Baker CDP, MN (15.8 mi)
- 56585 — Ulen city, MN (16.9 mi)
- 56536 — Felton city, MN (17 mi)
Areas that include 56549
- Hawley, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clay County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 7: highest median household income in Clay County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Clay County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Clay County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of households with children in Clay County
- No. 2 of 8: highest median age in Clay County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56549, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56549 in?
- 56549 is a Hawley, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Hawley; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56549 in?
- 56549 is in Clay County.
- What is the population of 56549?
- About 5,028 people (±355), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,075.
- What is the median household income in 56549?
- $105,968 (±$12,134), 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 56549?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56549 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56549?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56554 (9.6 mi, Lake Park), 56552 (10.2 mi, Hitterdal), 56547 (11.8 mi, Glyndon), 56511 (14 mi, Audubon), 56514 (15 mi, Barnesville) and 56580 (15.8 mi, Baker).
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