56710 ZIP Code — Alvarado, MN

Marshall County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56710 is located in Alvarado, Minnesota, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 44.40 square miles and serves a population of 400 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56710

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 $121,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,250. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56710 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

400

population

44.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56710 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56710

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56710. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alvarado	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56744 Oslo (5.7 mi) 56713 Argyle (8.3 mi) 56762 Warren (12.1 mi) 56721 East Grand Forks (13.7 mi) 58256 Manvel (14.2 mi) 58261 Minto (15.6 mi) 56757 Stephen (16.9 mi) 58203 Grand Forks (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	400
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	44.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	48.2168
Longitude	-96.9779
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	34.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	20.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

400

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$64,250

Median household income

$37,556

Per capita income

$121,200

Median home value

$545

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

187

Housing units

21.7%

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	99	24.8%
18 and over	301	75.3%
65 and over	110	27.5%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.1%

Two or more races 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Other race 6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	323	74.1%
Two or more races	42	9.6%
Hispanic or Latino	36	8.3%
Other race	26	6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	34.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	20.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 20.0%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	20.0%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$64,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,200
Median rent / month	$545
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	30.5%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	38.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.0%
Electricity	35.4%
Propane / LP gas	37.1%
Fuel oil	15.4%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	54	30.9%
Female householder, no spouse	31	17.7%
Households with children under 18	27	15.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	42.9%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	19.1%
Married	56.3%	64.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.0%	12.5%
Divorced	8.4%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.4%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	3.1%
Kindergarten	3	3.1%
Elementary school	51	53.1%
High school	25	26.0%
College / grad school	14	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Retail trade 9.5%

Construction 9.0%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Professional & management 4.5%

Public administration 4.5%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	378	94.5%
Spanish	10	2.6%
Other Indo-European	6	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	390	97.5%
Born in same state	389	97.3%
Born in different state	134	33.5%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	10	2.5%
Not a US citizen	6	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	129	32.3%
Italian	33	8.3%
French	19	4.8%
Arab	13	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	1%
German	3	0.8%
Dutch	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	76.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56710

What city is ZIP code 56710 in?

ZIP code 56710 is primarily assigned to Alvarado, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56710 in?

ZIP code 56710 falls within Marshall County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56710 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 56710 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56710 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56710 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56710 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 56710 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56710 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56710 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56710 in?

ZIP code 56710 observes the CST timezone.