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Wadena County
Aldrich, MN
56434
56434 ZIP Code — Aldrich, MN
Wadena County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56434 is located in
Aldrich ,
Minnesota ,
within Wadena County .
It covers approximately 14.79 square miles and serves a population of
231 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 56434
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 $158,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($53,438) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 11% 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. 44% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 56434 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
231
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
159
Geography
Land area
14.79 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
46.3796
Longitude
-94.9293
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.1%
51.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
37.3%
31.8%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
15.4%
26.5%
Over $200k
9.6%
1.5%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$53,438
Median household income
$158,300
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 66 28.6% 18 and over 165 71.4% 65 and over 31 13.4% Median age 38.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.3%
Group Count % White 209 90.5% Two or more races 12 5.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 10 4.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.1%
51.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
37.3%
31.8%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
15.4%
26.5%
Over $200k
9.6%
1.5%
8.5%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 4.0% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 30.7% $50k–$75k 17.3% $75k–$100k 13.3% $100k–$150k 13.3% $150k–$200k 4.0% $200k+ 9.3% Median income $53,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $158,300 Median rent / month $713 Owner occupied 90.7% Renter occupied 9.3% Vacant 14.8% Single-family detached 95.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.5% Median rooms 7.7 Avg household size (owned) 3.03
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.0% 2000–2009 6.8% 1990–1999 6.8% 1980–1989 20.5% 1970–1979 9.1% 1960–1969 2.3% 1950–1959 6.8% 1940–1949 5.7% 1939 or earlier 34.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.4% 2 bedrooms 13.6% 3 bedrooms 45.5% 4 bedrooms 17.0% 5+ bedrooms 20.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 26.7% 1 vehicle 21.3% 2 vehicles 16.0% 3 or more 36.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 10.7% Propane / LP gas 45.3% Fuel oil 4.0% Wood 34.7% No fuel used 4.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 46 61.3% Cohabiting couple 2 2.7% Male householder, no spouse 14 18.7% Female householder, no spouse 13 17.3% Households with children under 18 18 24.0% Households with seniors (65+) 19 25.3% Average household size 3.08
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.8% 23.0% Married 49.0% 58.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.0% 8.1% Divorced 10.2% 10.8%
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.9%
Some HS, no diploma
11.9%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
1.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 72.2% Bachelor's or higher 11.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 4 10.0% Elementary school 30 75.0% High school 6 15.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Professional & management
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.6% Service 4.5% Sales & office 19.1% Natural resources & construction 33.7% Production & transportation 19.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.4% Government 0.0% Self-employed 14.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 51.1% Carpool 1.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.1% Work from home 27.3% Other means 19.3% Avg commute (minutes) 20.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.7% Retirement income 28.0% Supplemental Security 16.0% Cash public assistance 4.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 30.9% High cholesterol 30.3% Diabetes 10.0% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 24.8% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 6.7% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.2% Binge drinking 19.7% No physical activity 22.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.0% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 14.0% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 11.0% No health insurance 11.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.0% Visited dentist 59.5% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 13.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 18 10.9%
Disability % Any disability 13.9% Under 18 3.0% 18–64 years 17.2% 65 and over 22.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 40.7% Public insurance 33.8% No insurance 43.7% Uninsured under 19 65.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 218 94.4% 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) 221 95.7% Born in same state 221 95.7% Born in different state 152 65.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 10 4.3% Not a US citizen 9 90.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % English 61 26.4% French 17 7.4% Italian 11 4.8% Arab 11 4.8%
Ancestry Count % Polish 7 3% Irish 1 0.4% Dutch 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.5% Internet access 80.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56434
What city is ZIP code 56434 in?
ZIP code 56434 is primarily assigned to Aldrich, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56434 in?
ZIP code 56434 falls within Todd County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56434 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 56434 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 56434?
11% 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 56434 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 56434 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56434?
The median home value in ZIP code 56434 is $158,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 56434 in?
ZIP code 56434 observes the CST timezone.
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