56440 ZIP Code — Clarissa, MN

Todd County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56440 is located in Clarissa, Minnesota, within Todd County. It covers approximately 55.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56440

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 $125,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,050. 44% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 56440 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,401
population
55.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56440 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56440

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City Status
Clarissa Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56437 Bertha (6.9 mi) 56438 Browerville (8.1 mi) 56446 Eagle Bend (10 mi) 56453 Hewitt (12.3 mi) 56434 Aldrich (13.8 mi) 56347 Long Prairie (14.1 mi) 56479 Staples (15.6 mi) 56443 Cushing (17.2 mi) 56466 Motley (19.3 mi) 56481 Verndale (19.7 mi) 56354 Miltona (19.8 mi) 56475 Randall (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,401
Population density 25 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 153
Geography
Land area 55.83 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 46.1796
Longitude -94.9141
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 218
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.6% 46.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 40.7% 35.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 7.1% 16.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.6% 1.9% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,401
Population
25
People per sq mi
43.4
Median age
$52,050
Median household income
$24,179
Per capita income
$125,500
Median home value
$781
Median monthly rent
79.6%
Home ownership
17.4%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
464
Housing units
9.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
46
Under 5
45
62
5–9
60
62
10–14
59
41
15–19
40
44
20–24
42
51
25–34
49
61
35–44
58
71
45–54
69
42
55–59
40
55
60–64
52
75
65–74
72
70
75–84
68
34
85+
33
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1839428.1%
18 and over1,00771.9%
65 and over35225.1%
Median age43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%
Two or more races 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 0.9%
Black or African American 0.3%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,29388.1%
Two or more races896.1%
Hispanic or Latino674.6%
Asian130.9%
Black or African American50.3%
Other race10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.6% 46.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 40.7% 35.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 7.1% 16.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.6% 1.9% 8.5%
Under $10k 4.3%
$10k–$15k 5.8%
$15k–$25k 9.5%
$25k–$35k 12.9%
$35k–$50k 13.6%
$50k–$75k 24.3%
$75k–$100k 14.4%
$100k–$150k 11.8%
$150k–$200k 1.7%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.3%
$10k–$15k5.8%
$15k–$25k9.5%
$25k–$35k12.9%
$35k–$50k13.6%
$50k–$75k24.3%
$75k–$100k14.4%
$100k–$150k11.8%
$150k–$200k1.7%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$52,050

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%
$50k–$100k 27.0%
$100k–$150k 27.5%
$150k–$200k 12.0%
$200k–$300k 14.8%
$300k–$500k 7.0%
$500k–$1M 3.3%
$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$125,500
Median rent / month$781
Owner occupied79.6%
Renter occupied20.4%
Vacant6.6%
Single-family detached85.7%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes5.1%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.66

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.6%
2000–200913.3%
1990–19996.5%
1980–19898.2%
1970–197913.6%
1960–19696.6%
1950–195915.4%
1940–19498.9%
1939 or earlier25.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.0%
1 bedroom3.8%
2 bedrooms25.5%
3 bedrooms39.3%
4 bedrooms19.9%
5+ bedrooms7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.6%
1 vehicle22.2%
2 vehicles39.1%
3 or more30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas41.3%
Electricity16.8%
Propane / LP gas22.2%
Fuel oil9.2%
Wood9.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26549.5%
Cohabiting couple264.9%
Male householder, no spouse12323.0%
Female householder, no spouse12122.6%
Households with children under 1812222.8%
Households with seniors (65+)22441.9%
Average household size2.50

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.8%17.0%
Married51.4%53.9%
Separated0.4%1.4%
Widowed2.7%14.5%
Divorced12.8%13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%
Some HS, no diploma 5.1%
HS graduate 48.2%
Some college, no degree 21.2%
Associate's degree 9.9%
Bachelor's degree 7.1%
Graduate / professional 1.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.3%
Bachelor's or higher9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool258.6%
Kindergarten227.5%
Elementary school17861.0%
High school4716.1%
College / grad school206.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%
Manufacturing 20.8%
Agriculture & mining 16.7%
Retail trade 8.8%
Construction 7.6%
Professional & management 5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%
Transportation & utilities 2.9%
Information 2.9%
Public administration 2.7%
Finance & real estate 2.2%
Other services 2.2%
Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.2%
Service15.3%
Sales & office9.2%
Natural resources & construction15.3%
Production & transportation30.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.0%
Government9.2%
Self-employed19.4%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone71.4%
Carpool9.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.4%
Work from home14.3%
Other means2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)26.2

Poverty

All people 17.4%
Under 18 years 31.8%
18 and over 11.6%
Married-couple families 6.8%
Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.3%
Retirement income20.7%
Supplemental Security7.3%
Cash public assistance6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP9.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.7%
High blood pressure36.2%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes12.4%
Heart disease9.5%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis30.9%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease8.7%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.5%
Binge drinking17.5%
No physical activity27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.7%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health17.5%
Poor mental health14.4%
Poor physical health12.8%
No health insurance13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.4%
Visited dentist55.0%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss18.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans10810.7%
Disability%
Any disability14.2%
Under 183.6%
18–64 years10.4%
65 and over35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance49.1%
Public insurance44.4%
No insurance22.8%
Uninsured under 1941.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,31093.5%
Spanish403.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander352.7%
Other languages50.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,36397.3%
Born in same state1,34896.2%
Born in different state1,13581.0%
Foreign born151.1%
Naturalized citizen382.7%
Not a US citizen2668.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish16211.6%
Italian825.9%
French815.8%
Arab423%
AncestryCount%
English382.7%
German30.2%
Dutch20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.2%
Internet access78.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56440

What city is ZIP code 56440 in?

ZIP code 56440 is primarily assigned to Clarissa, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56440 in?

ZIP code 56440 falls within Todd County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56440 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 56440 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56440?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 56440 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 56440 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56440?

17% of residents in ZIP code 56440 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 56440 in?

ZIP code 56440 observes the CST timezone.

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