| ZIP Code | 56759 |
|---|---|
| City | Strathcona |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Roseau County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft |
| Latitude | 48.550867 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.081018 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27135 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.1 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.4% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 13.5% ▲ 175% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 108 (43.5%) |
| Some College | 24 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 45 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 30 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 38 (15.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,219 ▼ 16% below avg ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,000 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 211 |
| Vacant Units | 62 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 211 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 62 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 56759 is located in Strathcona, Minnesota, within Roseau County. With a population of 363, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.1 years. Economically, 56759 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,219 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56759 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $195,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 56759 is primarily White (95.04%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has declined by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56759 stands at 13.5%, which is more than double the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 56759 in Strathcona, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 363 residents, a median household income of $64,219, and a median home value of $195,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.