56319 ZIP Code — Carlos, MN

Douglas County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56319 is located in Carlos, Minnesota, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 40.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,256 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218/320.

About ZIP code 56319

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($83,836) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56319 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,256

population

40.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56319 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56319

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56319. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carlos	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56354 Miltona (4.7 mi) 56355 Nelson (5.2 mi) 56308 Alexandria (10 mi) 56360 Osakis (10.4 mi) 56446 Eagle Bend (11 mi) 56332 Garfield (12.1 mi) 56361 Parkers Prairie (12.4 mi) 56315 Brandon (16.3 mi) 56347 Long Prairie (18.1 mi) 56588 Vining (18.6 mi) 56326 Evansville (19.7 mi) 56437 Bertha (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,256
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	40.36 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	45.9984
Longitude	-95.2556
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218/320

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.9%	36.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	22.2%	26.5%
Over $200k	9.6%	4.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,256

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$83,836

Median household income

$56,368

Per capita income

$244,700

Median home value

$1,170

Median monthly rent

90.2%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

649

Housing units

17.1%

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	267	21.3%
18 and over	989	78.7%
65 and over	287	22.9%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,204	94.7%
Two or more races	37	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.2%
Black or African American	10	0.8%
Other race	4	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.9%	36.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	22.2%	26.5%
Over $200k	9.6%	4.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$83,836

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 26.5%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,700
Median rent / month	$1,170
Owner occupied	90.2%
Renter occupied	9.8%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	19.0%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	15.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	54.2%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.6%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	26.4%
Fuel oil	7.1%
Wood	11.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	299	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	31	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	163	29.1%
Female householder, no spouse	68	12.1%
Households with children under 18	168	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	175	31.2%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	22.2%
Married	57.1%	62.5%
Separated	0.4%	1.0%
Widowed	6.8%	2.5%
Divorced	11.7%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 26.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	7.7%
Kindergarten	16	6.5%
Elementary school	140	56.9%
High school	55	22.4%
College / grad school	16	6.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.1%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Retail trade 15.2%

Construction 7.8%

Professional & management 7.1%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Other services 2.9%

Public administration 0.9%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	24.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	5.2%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.2%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 15.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	27.9%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	21.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	12.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,197	95.3%
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)	1,250	99.5%
Born in same state	1,250	99.5%
Born in different state	1,041	82.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.5%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	246	19.6%
Italian	129	10.3%
English	38	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	2.2%
French	24	1.9%
Dutch	15	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56319

What city is ZIP code 56319 in?

ZIP code 56319 is primarily assigned to Carlos, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56319 in?

ZIP code 56319 falls within Douglas County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56319 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56319 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56319?

ZIP code 56319 has an estimated population of 1,256 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56319?

The median household income in ZIP code 56319 is $83,836, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56319?

The median home value in ZIP code 56319 is $244,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 56319 in?

ZIP code 56319 observes the CST timezone.