56519 ZIP Code — Borup, MN

Norman County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56519 is located in Borup, Minnesota, within Norman County. It covers approximately 98.13 square miles and serves a population of 304 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56519

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 $112,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,083. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56519 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

304

population

98.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56519 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56519

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56519. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Borup	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56574 Perley (9.5 mi) 56536 Felton (9.5 mi) 56546 Georgetown (9.6 mi) 56550 Hendrum (10.4 mi) 56510 Ada (11.1 mi) 56548 Halstad (14.1 mi) 56584 Twin Valley (14.9 mi) 58036 Gardner (18.6 mi) 58038 Grandin (18.6 mi) 56585 Ulen (19.5 mi) 56581 Shelly (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	304
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	98.13 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	47.1947
Longitude	-96.5632
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	44.2%	44.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	19.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

304

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$60,083

Median household income

$28,833

Per capita income

$112,500

Median home value

$1,313

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

113

Housing units

10.4%

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	81	26.6%
18 and over	223	73.4%
65 and over	82	27.0%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.1%

Two or more races 15.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	249	77.1%
Two or more races	51	15.8%
Hispanic or Latino	19	5.9%
Black or African American	2	0.6%
Asian	1	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	44.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	19.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 26.5%

$75k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	26.5%
$75k–$100k	23.9%
$100k–$150k	1.7%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$60,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.9%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,500
Median rent / month	$1,313
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	27.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	32.8%
4 bedrooms	21.6%
5+ bedrooms	11.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	53.8%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.1%
Electricity	35.9%
Propane / LP gas	43.6%
Fuel oil	6.0%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	27	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	13	11.1%
Households with children under 18	21	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	43.6%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	35.8%
Married	65.3%	55.0%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	2.5%
Divorced	12.4%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 24.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	6.3%
Kindergarten	5	7.8%
Elementary school	32	50.0%
High school	19	29.7%
College / grad school	4	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.4%

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Other services 7.6%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Retail trade 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Construction 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	23.9%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	3.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.7%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.0%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	22.7%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.3%
Public insurance	63.2%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	278	91.4%
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)	303	99.7%
Born in same state	303	99.7%
Born in different state	75	24.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	108	35.5%
French	28	9.2%
English	19	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	5.9%
Arab	2	0.7%
German	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56519

What city is ZIP code 56519 in?

ZIP code 56519 is primarily assigned to Borup, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56519 in?

ZIP code 56519 falls within Norman County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56519 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 56519 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56519 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 56519 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56519?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 56519 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56519 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 56519 in?

ZIP code 56519 observes the CST timezone.