| ZIP Code | 56560 |
|---|---|
| City | Moorhead |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Clay County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 909 ft |
| Latitude | 46.835221 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.734828 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.7 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 16.8% ▲ 68% above avg |
| College Grads | 55.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 221 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,964 (19.5%) |
| Some College | 2,561 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 3,634 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 3,359 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,739 (42.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,114 ≈ Avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $248,900 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,019/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,366 |
| Vacant Units | 918 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,366 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 918 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 56560 is located in Moorhead, Minnesota, within Clay County. With a population of 44,156, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.7 years. Economically, 56560 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,114 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56560 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $248,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,019 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.7%) and renters (40.3%). Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 56560 is primarily White (81.13%). Residents are well-educated — 55.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.8%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56560 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 56560 in Moorhead, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 44,156 residents, a median household income of $71,114, and a median home value of $248,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.