56563 ZIP Code — Moorhead, MN
Clay County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56563 is located in Moorhead, Minnesota, within Clay County. It covers approximately 0.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,449 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
About ZIP code 56563
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 51% of workers work from home.
1,449
population
0.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56563 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56563
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Moorhead | Acceptable |
| Moorhead | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56562 Moorhead (0.6 mi)
58126 Fargo (1.7 mi)
58121 Fargo (1.7 mi)
58124 Fargo (1.7 mi)
58122 Fargo (1.7 mi)
56529 Dilworth (2.7 mi)
56560 Moorhead (3 mi)
58125 Fargo (3.1 mi)
58103 Fargo (3.2 mi)
58102 Fargo (5.3 mi)
58104 Fargo (7.6 mi)
58078 West Fargo (8.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,449 |
| Population density | 9,056 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.8667 |
| Longitude | -96.7579 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 218 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,449
Population
9,056
People per sq mi
19.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$5,951
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
13.7%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
379
15–19
595
177
20–24
279
7
25–34
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,449 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.3%
Black or African American
5.6%
Asian
2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Two or more races
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,280 | 88.3% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 41 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.8% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 0.8% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
100.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,449 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
48.7%
Retail trade
18.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.7%
Other services
7.1%
Public administration
7.0%
Information
3.1%
Manufacturing
1.3%
Professional & management
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 19.5% |
| Service | 42.1% |
| Sales & office | 31.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.7% |
| Production & transportation | 5.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 18.3% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 30.5% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 16.3% |
| Work from home | 50.6% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.3 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 88.7% |
| Public insurance | 8.0% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,449 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 12 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,369 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 1,357 | 93.7% |
| Born in different state | 940 | 64.9% |
| Foreign born | 12 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 80 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 109 | 7.5% |
| Italian | 19 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56563
What city is ZIP code 56563 in?
ZIP code 56563 is primarily assigned to Moorhead, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56563 in?
ZIP code 56563 falls within Clay County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 56563?
ZIP code 56563 has an estimated population of 1,449 residents, with a density of 9,348 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 56563 in?
ZIP code 56563 observes the CST timezone.