56525 ZIP Code — Comstock, MN
Clay County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56525 is located in Comstock, Minnesota, within Clay County. It covers approximately 1.18 square miles and serves a population of 75 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
75
population
1.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56525 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56525
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Comstock | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 75 |
| Population density | 64 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.6595 |
| Longitude | -96.7467 |
| 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 | 41.2% | 38.4% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 32.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 25.3% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 3.9% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
75
Population
64
People per sq mi
59.5
Median age
$91,250
Median household income
$35,797
Per capita income
$168,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
9.3%
Unemployment
34
Housing units
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
0
1
5–9
1
1
10–14
0
1
15–19
1
3
20–24
2
5
25–34
5
3
35–44
3
2
45–54
1
5
55–59
5
3
60–64
3
4
65–74
3
1
75–84
1
11
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5 | 6.7% |
| 18 and over | 70 | 93.3% |
| 65 and over | 29 | 38.7% |
| Median age | 59.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.3%
Asian
5.3%
Two or more races
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 93.3% |
| Asian | 4 | 5.3% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 1.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 38.4% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 32.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 25.3% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 3.9% | 8.5% |
$15k–$25k
26.5%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
8.8%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
29.4%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 26.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| Median income | $91,250 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
32.4%
$100k–$150k
8.8%
$150k–$200k
20.6%
$200k–$300k
17.6%
$300k–$500k
20.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.21 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 29.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 5.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.8% |
| 3 or more | 35.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 38.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 55.9% |
| Fuel oil | 5.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 22 | 64.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 2.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3 | 8.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 14.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14 | 41.2% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 3.1% |
| Married | 56.4% | 84.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
12.5%
HS graduate
12.5%
Some college, no degree
37.5%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.1%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 28.6% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 2 | 28.6% |
| College / grad school | 3 | 42.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.3%
Wholesale trade
12.8%
Retail trade
12.8%
Professional & management
12.8%
Construction
10.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Other services
2.6%
Public administration
2.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.8% |
| Service | 2.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.8% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.7% |
| Government | 7.7% |
| Self-employed | 2.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.2% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.5 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 21.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.0% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.6% |
| Visited dentist | 73.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 8.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11 | 15.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 29.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 and over | 69.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.0% |
| Public insurance | 49.3% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 74 | 98.7% |
| 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) | 71 | 94.7% |
| Born in same state | 70 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 29 | 38.7% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4 | 5.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 75.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 44 | 58.7% |
| Arab | 8 | 10.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3 | 4% |
| Italian | 2 | 2.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.3% |
| Internet access | 73.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56525
What city is ZIP code 56525 in?
ZIP code 56525 is primarily assigned to Comstock, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56525 in?
ZIP code 56525 falls within Clay County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56525 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 56525 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 56525 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 56525 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 56525 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 56525 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56525?
The median home value in ZIP code 56525 is $168,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 56525 in?
ZIP code 56525 observes the CST timezone.