What to know about ZIP 56561
ZIP code 56561 covers ZIP 56561 with a population of about 3,171.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 25.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the FARGO - VALLEY CITY media market.
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ZIP Code 56561 — 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
3,171
Density
N/A
Median income
$50,470
-33% vs US avg
Home value
$178,700
-49% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,007
-13% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 56561
Income and economy in ZIP 56561
Median household income in ZIP 56561 is about $50,470 — about 33% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 25.0%; unemployment rate near 2.9%; 40.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.4 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Education; about 12.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.2 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 56561
Median home value is about $178,700 — about 49% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,007 (about 13% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 28.8% (about 36.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 56561, a household would need roughly $49,000 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 $1,148. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($50,470). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.