56529 ZIP Code — Dilworth, MN
Clay County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56529 is located in Dilworth, Minnesota, within Clay County. It covers approximately 3.69 square miles and serves a population of 4,621 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
About ZIP code 56529
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $265,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $84,602.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,621
population
3.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56529 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56529
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dilworth | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56560 Moorhead (2.3 mi)
56563 Moorhead (2.7 mi)
56562 Moorhead (3.3 mi)
58126 Fargo (4 mi)
58122 Fargo (4 mi)
58124 Fargo (4 mi)
58121 Fargo (4 mi)
58125 Fargo (4.8 mi)
58103 Fargo (5.9 mi)
58102 Fargo (6.7 mi)
56547 Glyndon (7.5 mi)
56547 Glyndon (7.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,621 |
| Population density | 1,252 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.8801 |
| Longitude | -96.7045 |
| 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 | 38.9% | 38.4% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 32.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.4% | 25.3% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 3.9% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
4,621
Population
1,252
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$84,602
Median household income
$43,804
Per capita income
$265,500
Median home value
$904
Median monthly rent
79.3%
Home ownership
10.0%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
1,577
Housing units
39.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
50
Under 5
54
122
5–9
130
274
10–14
292
161
15–19
171
95
20–24
102
293
25–34
313
419
35–44
446
267
45–54
284
138
55–59
147
145
60–64
154
155
65–74
166
77
75–84
82
41
85+
43
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,104 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 3,517 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 564 | 12.2% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.1%
Two or more races
6%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Black or African American
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,041 | 83.1% |
| Two or more races | 293 | 6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 244 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 235 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.9% | 38.4% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 32.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.4% | 25.3% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 3.9% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
6.6%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
12.3%
$75k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
12.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 12.3% |
| Median income | $84,602 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.8%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
4.4%
$150k–$200k
20.4%
$200k–$300k
30.5%
$300k–$500k
23.5%
$500k–$1M
14.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $265,500 |
| Median rent / month | $904 |
| Owner occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter occupied | 20.7% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 66.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.1% |
| Mobile homes | 6.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 33.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 24.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.2% |
| Electricity | 22.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 989 | 52.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 43 | 2.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 325 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 532 | 28.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 690 | 36.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 435 | 23.0% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 24.3% |
| Married | 57.5% | 54.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 4.0% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
20.8%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
25.0%
Graduate / professional
13.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 23 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 31 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 630 | 59.1% |
| High school | 293 | 27.5% |
| College / grad school | 89 | 8.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.2%
Retail trade
10.8%
Professional & management
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Construction
8.2%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Public administration
5.4%
Other services
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.1% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 15.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.6% |
| Government | 17.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.8% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Work from home | 2.2% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.0%
Under 18 years
13.0%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
27.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.0% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 9.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 27.5% |
| High cholesterol | 27.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 22.8% |
| No physical activity | 18.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.2% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.0% |
| Visited dentist | 73.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 150 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 44.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.0% |
| Public insurance | 26.9% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,517 | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 91 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 34 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,501 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 4,461 | 96.5% |
| Born in different state | 1,380 | 29.9% |
| Foreign born | 40 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 120 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 97 | 80.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,214 | 26.3% |
| French | 464 | 10% |
| Italian | 208 | 4.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 156 | 3.4% |
| English | 40 | 0.9% |
| Arab | 14 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56529
What city is ZIP code 56529 in?
ZIP code 56529 is primarily assigned to Dilworth, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56529 in?
ZIP code 56529 falls within Clay County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 56529?
ZIP code 56529 has an estimated population of 4,621 residents, with a density of 1,254 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56529?
The median household income in ZIP code 56529 is $84,602, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56529?
The median home value in ZIP code 56529 is $265,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 56529 in?
ZIP code 56529 observes the CST timezone.