56721 ZIP Code, East Grand Forks, MN
56721 is a ZIP code in East Grand Forks, Minnesota in Polk County. It covers 192 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 58202, 58203 and 58201. 10,679 people live here in 4,067 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $82,525, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: East Grand Forks, MN
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 192 sq mi
- Population: 10,679
- Median household income: $82,525
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,679 |
| Households | 4,067 |
| Median household income | $82,525 |
| Income per person | $36,872 |
| Median age | 36.5 |
| Homeowners | 72.2% |
| Median home value | $259,300 |
| Median rent | $890 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% |
| Broadband internet | 93.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.4% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 6.5% |
| $25–35K | 7.9% |
| $35–50K | 8.8% |
| $50–75K | 13.2% |
| $75–100K | 14.0% |
| $100–150K | 21.4% |
| $150–200K | 12.6% |
| $200K+ | 6.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.2% |
| 10–19 | 16.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–44 | 15.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.9% |
| 55–64 | 11.6% |
| 65–74 | 8.5% |
| 75+ | 5.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.3% |
| Owned outright | 22.7% |
| Rented | 26.0% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 67.9% |
| Townhome | 2.5% |
| 2–4 units | 5.9% |
| 5–19 units | 8.5% |
| 20+ units | 12.3% |
| Mobile / other | 3.1% |
Businesses in 56721
211 business establishments with 3,145 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 41
- Retail Trade: 26
- Accommodation and Food Services: 19
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 19
- Construction: 18
- Finance and Insurance: 17
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 14
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 13
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 58202 — Grand Forks city, ND (6.7 mi)
- 58203 — Grand Forks city, ND (10 mi)
- 58201 — Grand Forks city, ND (11.4 mi)
- 56723 — Fisher city, MN (13.2 mi)
- 56722 (13.9 mi)
- 58256 — Manvel city, ND (14 mi)
- 58278 — Thompson city, ND (15.3 mi)
- 56762 — Warren city, MN (16.7 mi)
Areas that include 56721
- East Grand Forks, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Polk County ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 7: highest median household income in Polk County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Polk County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Polk County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of households with children in Polk County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Polk County
- No. 2 of 7: lowest median age in Polk County
- No. 3 of 7: fastest population growth in Polk County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56721, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56721 in?
- 56721 is a East Grand Forks, MN mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside East Grand Forks; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56721 in?
- 56721 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 56721?
- About 10,679 people (±162), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 10,602.
- What is the median household income in 56721?
- $82,525 (±$9,296), 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 56721?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56721 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56721?
- The closest, measured center to center: 58202 (6.7 mi, Grand Forks), 58203 (10 mi, Grand Forks), 58201 (11.4 mi, Grand Forks), 56723 (13.2 mi, Fisher), 56722 (13.9 mi) and 58256 (14 mi, Manvel).
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