What to know about ZIP 56502
ZIP code 56502 covers ZIP 56502 with a population of about 4,899.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the FARGO - VALLEY CITY media market.
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ZIP Code 56502 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,899
Density
N/A
Median income
$51,450
-32% vs US avg
Home value
$201,400
-42% vs US avg
Median rent
$840
-28% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 56502
Income and economy in ZIP 56502
Median household income in ZIP 56502 is about $51,450 — about 32% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 15.5%; unemployment rate near 5.2%; 26.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 7.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Education, and Healthcare; about 2.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.5 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 56502
Median home value is about $201,400 — about 42% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $840 (about 28% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 51.2% (about 14.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 56502, a household would need roughly $55,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,294. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($51,450). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.