56318 ZIP Code — Burtrum, MN

Todd County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56318 is located in Burtrum, Minnesota, within Todd County. It covers approximately 40.08 square miles and serves a population of 1,076 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56318

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,063. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56318 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,076

population

40.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56318 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56318

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56318. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burtrum	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56382 Swanville (4.3 mi) 56384 Upsala (5.7 mi) 56336 Grey Eagle (8.8 mi) 56314 Bowlus (12.6 mi) 56347 Long Prairie (13 mi) 56340 Holdingford (13.7 mi) 56331 Freeport (14.4 mi) 56307 Albany (15.5 mi) 56345 Little Falls (16 mi) 56352 Melrose (17 mi) 56475 Randall (17.5 mi) 56378 Sauk Centre (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,076
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	40.08 sq mi
Water area	3.28 sq mi
Latitude	45.8592
Longitude	-94.6675
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	320

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	46.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	35.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.9%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,076

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$74,063

Median household income

$36,175

Per capita income

$237,900

Median home value

$702

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

737

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	255	23.7%
18 and over	821	76.3%
65 and over	190	17.7%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Two or more races 1%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,059	97.3%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.1%
Two or more races	11	1%
Other race	4	0.4%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	46.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	35.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.9%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$74,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 29.4%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,900
Median rent / month	$702
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	42.9%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.3%
Electricity	16.3%
Propane / LP gas	48.4%
Fuel oil	7.0%
Wood	13.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	265	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	24	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	87	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	79	17.4%
Households with children under 18	96	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	131	28.8%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	17.6%
Married	59.4%	64.1%
Separated	0.4%	0.2%
Widowed	2.6%	9.3%
Divorced	5.7%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	7.9%
Kindergarten	27	11.8%
Elementary school	118	51.5%
High school	59	25.8%
College / grad school	7	3.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Agriculture & mining 14.3%

Transportation & utilities 13.6%

Retail trade 12.6%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Construction 7.5%

Professional & management 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Public administration 2.8%

Other services 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	8.9%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.4%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.4%
Public insurance	28.2%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,037	96.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,075	99.9%
Born in same state	1,070	99.4%
Born in different state	989	91.9%
Foreign born	5	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	148	13.8%
Italian	80	7.4%
Arab	49	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	2.8%
Dutch	7	0.7%
English	5	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	90.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56318

What city is ZIP code 56318 in?

ZIP code 56318 is primarily assigned to Burtrum, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56318 in?

ZIP code 56318 falls within Todd County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56318 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56318 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56318?

ZIP code 56318 has an estimated population of 1,076 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56318?

The median home value in ZIP code 56318 is $237,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56318?

The median household income in ZIP code 56318 is $74,063, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56318 in?

ZIP code 56318 observes the CST timezone.