| ZIP Code | 56732 |
|---|---|
| City | Karlstad |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Kittson County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,009 ft |
| Latitude | 48.584211 |
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| Longitude | -96.46733 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.2% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 234 (34%) |
| Some College | 67 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 74 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 105 (15.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 206 (29.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,841 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $150,700 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 72% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $650/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 541 |
| Vacant Units | 115 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 541 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 115 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
ZIP code 56732 is located in Karlstad, Minnesota, within Kittson County. With a population of 978, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.7 years. Economically, 56732 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,841 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56732 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $150,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $650 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 72% since 2019.
The population of 56732 is primarily White (97.24%). Residents are well-educated — 45.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.5%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56732 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 56732 in Karlstad, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 978 residents, a median household income of $67,841, and a median home value of $150,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.