56219 ZIP Code — Browns Valley, MN

Traverse County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56219 is located in Browns Valley, Minnesota, within Traverse County. It covers approximately 89.32 square miles and serves a population of 981 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56219

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 $168,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $63,505. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56219 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

981
population
89.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56219 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56219

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City Status
Browns Valley Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56211 Beardsley (4.1 mi) 57262 Sisseton (9 mi) 57260 Rosholt (14.3 mi) 56236 Dumont (15.3 mi) 57255 New Effington (16.3 mi) 56296 Wheaton (16.7 mi) 57257 Peever (17 mi) 57279 Wilmot (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 981
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 155
Geography
Land area 89.32 sq mi
Water area 4.15 sq mi
Latitude 45.6728
Longitude -96.7468
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 43.2% 49.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 40.2% 30.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.6% 16.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.5% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

981
Population
11
People per sq mi
46.3
Median age
$63,505
Median household income
$28,472
Per capita income
$168,800
Median home value
$735
Median monthly rent
70.7%
Home ownership
24.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
471
Housing units
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
43
Under 5
46
47
5–9
50
30
10–14
33
14
15–19
15
19
20–24
21
46
25–34
49
35
35–44
38
31
45–54
33
40
55–59
42
43
60–64
45
95
65–74
101
18
75–84
19
14
85+
14
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824925.4%
18 and over73274.6%
65 and over26126.6%
Median age46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.3%
Two or more races 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Other race 0.5%
GroupCount%
White64665.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native28929.3%
Two or more races414.2%
Hispanic or Latino50.5%
Other race50.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.2% 49.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 40.2% 30.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.6% 16.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.5% 8.5%
Under $10k 5.0%
$10k–$15k 2.6%
$15k–$25k 10.6%
$25k–$35k 2.6%
$35k–$50k 17.4%
$50k–$75k 27.4%
$75k–$100k 13.2%
$100k–$150k 13.2%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k+ 3.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$10k–$15k2.6%
$15k–$25k10.6%
$25k–$35k2.6%
$35k–$50k17.4%
$50k–$75k27.4%
$75k–$100k13.2%
$100k–$150k13.2%
$150k–$200k4.5%
$200k+3.4%
Median income$63,505

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%
$50k–$100k 24.3%
$100k–$150k 7.1%
$150k–$200k 8.2%
$200k–$300k 13.4%
$300k–$500k 20.9%
$500k–$1M 8.6%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$168,800
Median rent / month$735
Owner occupied70.7%
Renter occupied29.3%
Vacant34.9%
Single-family detached86.6%
Large apartment buildings3.1%
Mobile homes5.5%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.1%
2000–200911.2%
1990–199912.4%
1980–19895.3%
1970–197911.0%
1960–19697.6%
1950–19599.1%
1940–194911.0%
1939 or earlier28.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom7.4%
2 bedrooms37.8%
3 bedrooms30.9%
4 bedrooms20.4%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.1%
1 vehicle26.9%
2 vehicles38.0%
3 or more28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.3%
Electricity34.8%
Propane / LP gas59.6%
Fuel oil4.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family21757.3%
Cohabiting couple3910.3%
Male householder, no spouse6015.8%
Female householder, no spouse6316.6%
Households with children under 188823.2%
Households with seniors (65+)15942.0%
Average household size2.49

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.5%16.2%
Married62.2%58.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.9%10.9%
Divorced8.3%14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%
Some HS, no diploma 4.1%
HS graduate 49.8%
Some college, no degree 19.5%
Associate's degree 12.1%
Bachelor's degree 8.4%
Graduate / professional 2.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.6%
Bachelor's or higher11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool10.6%
Kindergarten3318.6%
Elementary school11464.4%
High school2614.7%
College / grad school31.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%
Agriculture & mining 17.1%
Manufacturing 15.7%
Transportation & utilities 9.3%
Professional & management 9.1%
Retail trade 6.3%
Construction 5.6%
Public administration 3.7%
Other services 2.8%
Finance & real estate 0.9%
Wholesale trade 0.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.6%
Service22.4%
Sales & office15.9%
Natural resources & construction11.4%
Production & transportation15.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.1%
Government11.4%
Self-employed26.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.1%
Carpool5.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.1%
Work from home16.5%
Other means3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)14.7

Poverty

All people 24.9%
Under 18 years 49.4%
18 and over 16.1%
Married-couple families 8.8%
Female-led households 48.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.5%
Retirement income19.8%
Supplemental Security7.7%
Cash public assistance8.7%
Food stamps / SNAP19.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.3%
High blood pressure37.5%
High cholesterol34.4%
Diabetes13.0%
Heart disease9.5%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis30.6%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease8.1%
Cancer9.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.5%
Binge drinking16.6%
No physical activity26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.1%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health16.0%
Poor mental health12.6%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist64.9%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss14.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans8311.3%
Disability%
Any disability16.7%
Under 1811.2%
18–64 years14.0%
65 and over28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance47.0%
Public insurance62.3%
No insurance9.2%
Uninsured under 195.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only89290.9%
Spanish50.6%
Other Indo-European50.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)96698.5%
Born in same state96698.5%
Born in different state42543.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen151.5%
Not a US citizen640.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish20220.6%
Italian474.8%
French131.3%
Dutch111.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab111.1%
Irish20.2%
English20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.6%
Internet access87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56219

What city is ZIP code 56219 in?

ZIP code 56219 is primarily assigned to Browns Valley, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56219 in?

ZIP code 56219 falls within Traverse County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56219 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 56219 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56219?

25% of residents in ZIP code 56219 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56219?

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 56219 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 56219 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 56219 in?

ZIP code 56219 observes the CST timezone.

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