56581 ZIP Code, Shelly, MN
56581 is a ZIP code in Shelly, Minnesota in Norman County. It covers 40 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56568, 58219 and 56548. 276 people live here in 122 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 (86%). Median household income is $53,750, well below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Shelly, MN
- County: Norman County
- Land area: 40 sq mi
- Population: 276
- Median household income: $53,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 276 |
| Households | 122 |
| Median household income | $53,750 |
| Income per person | $34,496 |
| Median age | 41.7 |
| Homeowners | 86.1% |
| Median home value | $105,900 |
| Median rent | $810 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 35 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% |
| Broadband internet | 91.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.9% |
| $10–15K | 6.6% |
| $15–25K | 22.1% |
| $25–35K | 3.3% |
| $35–50K | 9.8% |
| $50–75K | 13.1% |
| $75–100K | 3.3% |
| $100–150K | 23.8% |
| $150–200K | 6.6% |
| $200K+ | 6.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.7% |
| 10–19 | 10.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 9.8% |
| 45–54 | 15.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 8.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.1% |
| Owned outright | 29.2% |
| Rented | 9.2% |
| Vacant | 33.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 9.2% |
| 5–19 units | 4.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.5% |
Businesses in 56581
3 business establishments with 4 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56568 — Nielsville city, MN (5.1 mi)
- 58219 — Caledonia CDP, ND (5.5 mi)
- 56548 — Halstad city, MN (6.5 mi)
- 56517 — Beltrami city, MN (11.2 mi)
- 56523 — Climax city, MN (12.4 mi)
- 58223 (12.5 mi)
- 58045 — Hillsboro city, ND (12.9 mi)
- 56550 — Hendrum city, MN (13 mi)
Areas that include 56581
- Shelly, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Norman County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56581, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56581 in?
- 56581 is a Shelly, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56581 in?
- 56581 is in Norman County.
- What is the population of 56581?
- About 276 people (±56), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 247.
- What is the median household income in 56581?
- $53,750 (±$20,916), 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 56581?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56581 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56581?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56568 (5.1 mi, Nielsville), 58219 (5.5 mi, Caledonia), 56548 (6.5 mi, Halstad), 56517 (11.2 mi, Beltrami), 56523 (12.4 mi, Climax) and 58223 (12.5 mi).
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