56557 ZIP Code, Mahnomen, MN
56557 is a ZIP code in Mahnomen, Minnesota — mostly in Mahnomen County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Norman and Clearwater counties. It covers 235 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56589, 56566 and 56516. 2,758 people live here in 965 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $57,731, well below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mahnomen, MN
- County: Mahnomen County
- Land area: 235 sq mi
- Population: 2,758
- Median household income: $57,731
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,758 |
| Households | 965 |
| Median household income | $57,731 |
| Income per person | $27,191 |
| Median age | 36.3 |
| Homeowners | 67.0% |
| Median home value | $143,800 |
| Median rent | $752 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.0% |
| Broadband internet | 84.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.6% |
| $15–25K | 9.7% |
| $25–35K | 8.2% |
| $35–50K | 13.4% |
| $50–75K | 20.3% |
| $75–100K | 10.3% |
| $100–150K | 14.5% |
| $150–200K | 7.4% |
| $200K+ | 3.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.1% |
| 10–19 | 15.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 9.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65–74 | 8.9% |
| 75+ | 8.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.6% |
| Owned outright | 33.8% |
| Rented | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 17.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.7% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.5% |
| 5–19 units | 7.2% |
| 20+ units | 6.7% |
| Mobile / other | 6.7% |
Businesses in 56557
59 business establishments with 1,252 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 9
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Construction: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56589 — Twin Lakes CDP, MN (8.1 mi)
- 56566 — Naytahwaush CDP, MN (11.5 mi)
- 56516 — Bejou city, MN (11.6 mi)
- 56591 — White Earth CDP, MN (14 mi)
- 56651 — Pine Bend CDP, MN (14.6 mi)
- 56569 — Ogema city, MN (15.6 mi)
- 56541 (16.9 mi)
- 56592 — Winger city, MN (17.7 mi)
Areas that include 56557
- Mahnomen, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Riverland, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Beaulieu, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Roy Lake, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Midway, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- West Roy Lake, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- The Ranch, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Mahnomen County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56557, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56557 in?
- 56557 is a Mahnomen, MN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Beaulieu; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56557 in?
- 56557 is mostly in Mahnomen County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Norman and Clearwater counties.
- What is the population of 56557?
- About 2,758 people (±134), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,826.
- What is the median household income in 56557?
- $57,731 (±$3,980), 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 56557?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56557 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56557?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56589 (8.1 mi, Twin Lakes), 56566 (11.5 mi, Naytahwaush), 56516 (11.6 mi, Bejou), 56591 (14 mi, White Earth), 56651 (14.6 mi, Pine Bend) and 56569 (15.6 mi, Ogema).
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