56314 ZIP Code — Bowlus, MN

Morrison County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56314 is located in Bowlus, Minnesota, within Morrison County. It covers approximately 42.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,371 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56314

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 $258,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56314 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,371
population
42.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56314 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56314

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56314. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Bowlus Acceptable
Bowlus Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56340 Holdingford (4.3 mi) 56384 Upsala (7.3 mi) 56373 Royalton (9.6 mi) 56345 Little Falls (12.1 mi) 56367 Rice (12.2 mi) 56318 Burtrum (12.6 mi) 56382 Swanville (13.2 mi) 56310 Avon (13.6 mi) 56374 Saint Joseph (13.9 mi) 56307 Albany (14.2 mi) 56377 Sartell (15 mi) 56331 Freeport (16.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,371
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 097
Geography
Land area 42.46 sq mi
Water area 0.36 sq mi
Latitude 45.8145
Longitude -94.4139
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 320
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 31.8% 42.7% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 33.5% 34.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 29.3% 19.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 5.3% 3.6% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,371
Population
32
People per sq mi
42.1
Median age
$78,750
Median household income
$38,202
Per capita income
$258,500
Median home value
$930
Median monthly rent
90.1%
Home ownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
480
Housing units
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
26
Under 5
21
32
5–9
26
57
10–14
48
88
15–19
72
56
20–24
47
61
25–34
51
89
35–44
74
112
45–54
93
73
55–59
60
50
60–64
42
53
65–74
44
43
75–84
36
9
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1833024.1%
18 and over1,04175.9%
65 and over19314.1%
Median age42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%
Two or more races 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,31696%
Two or more races523.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 31.8% 42.7% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 33.5% 34.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 29.3% 19.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 5.3% 3.6% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.0%
$10k–$15k 5.5%
$15k–$25k 2.4%
$25k–$35k 4.5%
$35k–$50k 12.8%
$50k–$75k 20.9%
$75k–$100k 14.2%
$100k–$150k 15.6%
$150k–$200k 15.2%
$200k+ 6.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.0%
$10k–$15k5.5%
$15k–$25k2.4%
$25k–$35k4.5%
$35k–$50k12.8%
$50k–$75k20.9%
$75k–$100k14.2%
$100k–$150k15.6%
$150k–$200k15.2%
$200k+6.1%
Median income$78,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%
$50k–$100k 10.6%
$100k–$150k 11.2%
$150k–$200k 16.2%
$200k–$300k 18.7%
$300k–$500k 30.6%
$500k–$1M 7.2%
$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$258,500
Median rent / month$930
Owner occupied90.1%
Renter occupied9.9%
Vacant6.6%
Single-family detached91.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.8%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.91

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.3%
2010–20193.6%
2000–200911.0%
1990–199911.0%
1980–198911.0%
1970–197910.4%
1960–19696.2%
1950–195910.8%
1940–19492.1%
1939 or earlier32.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom4.0%
2 bedrooms26.1%
3 bedrooms34.6%
4 bedrooms23.6%
5+ bedrooms11.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle13.8%
2 vehicles35.0%
3 or more49.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.2%
Electricity11.3%
Propane / LP gas49.2%
Fuel oil20.2%
Wood15.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family31964.6%
Cohabiting couple132.6%
Male householder, no spouse8717.6%
Female householder, no spouse7515.2%
Households with children under 1817134.6%
Households with seniors (65+)14930.2%
Average household size2.78

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.2%19.9%
Married50.2%66.3%
Separated0.0%0.6%
Widowed4.0%7.9%
Divorced6.6%5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 6.1%
HS graduate 37.0%
Some college, no degree 20.2%
Associate's degree 22.8%
Bachelor's degree 9.5%
Graduate / professional 2.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.8%
Bachelor's or higher11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool113.2%
Kindergarten174.9%
Elementary school12435.7%
High school16046.1%
College / grad school3510.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%
Manufacturing 15.1%
Retail trade 11.1%
Transportation & utilities 9.1%
Other services 9.1%
Construction 8.3%
Professional & management 6.4%
Agriculture & mining 5.2%
Public administration 4.7%
Finance & real estate 3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.3%
Service13.9%
Sales & office21.9%
Natural resources & construction16.5%
Production & transportation20.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.2%
Government14.1%
Self-employed6.4%
Unpaid family workers0.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.6%
Carpool6.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.5%
Work from home2.6%
Other means1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)31.9

Poverty

All people 3.9%
Under 18 years 0.9%
18 and over 4.8%
Married-couple families 1.3%
Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.2%
Retirement income22.5%
Supplemental Security3.8%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.0%
High blood pressure29.1%
High cholesterol26.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis23.0%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease5.7%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.8%
Binge drinking21.6%
No physical activity22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.3%
Depression22.2%
Fair or poor health12.1%
Poor mental health13.9%
Poor physical health9.4%
No health insurance11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.7%
Visited dentist66.9%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss12.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans878.4%
Disability%
Any disability9.5%
Under 180.9%
18–64 years9.1%
65 and over25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance85.6%
Public insurance29.2%
No insurance2.3%
Uninsured under 190.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,32496.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,37099.9%
Born in same state1,37099.9%
Born in different state1,23089.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen10.1%
Not a US citizen1100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian765.5%
Polish705.1%
French382.8%
Arab141%
AncestryCount%
English70.5%
German50.4%
Irish40.3%
Dutch30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.0%
Internet access84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56314

What city is ZIP code 56314 in?

ZIP code 56314 is primarily assigned to Bowlus, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56314 in?

ZIP code 56314 falls within Morrison County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56314 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56314 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56314?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 56314?

ZIP code 56314 has an estimated population of 1,371 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56314?

The median household income in ZIP code 56314 is $78,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56314 in?

ZIP code 56314 observes the CST timezone.

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