56716 ZIP Code — Crookston, MN
Polk County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56716 is located in Crookston, Minnesota, within Polk County. It covers approximately 325.21 square miles and serves a population of 9,048 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
About ZIP code 56716
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $54,521. 35% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,048
population
325.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56716 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56716
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56716. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Crookston | Acceptable |
| Crookston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56750 Red Lake Falls (12.6 mi)
56523 Climax (13.4 mi)
56517 Beltrami (15.2 mi)
56723 Fisher (15.9 mi)
56736 Mentor (18 mi)
56754 Saint Hilaire (18.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,048 |
| Population density | 28 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 325.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.8032 |
| Longitude | -96.5459 |
| 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 | 47.2% | 44.0% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 31.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.9% | 20.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 3.3% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
9,048
Population
28
People per sq mi
40.5
Median age
$54,521
Median household income
$32,693
Per capita income
$170,100
Median home value
$830
Median monthly rent
60.9%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
2,765
Housing units
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
269
Under 5
267
205
5–9
204
195
10–14
193
396
15–19
393
258
20–24
256
616
25–34
611
594
35–44
590
473
45–54
470
362
55–59
360
248
60–64
246
546
65–74
542
294
75–84
291
85
85+
84
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,797 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 7,251 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,842 | 20.4% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.7%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian
2.5%
Other race
2.2%
Black or African American
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,710 | 79.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 653 | 6.7% |
| Two or more races | 629 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 246 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 212 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 165 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 86 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.2% | 44.0% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 31.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.9% | 20.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 3.3% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
12.0%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
14.4%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $54,521 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.3%
$50k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
18.4%
$200k–$300k
29.1%
$300k–$500k
10.6%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,100 |
| Median rent / month | $830 |
| Owner occupied | 60.9% |
| Renter occupied | 39.1% |
| Vacant | 9.4% |
| Single-family detached | 64.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.8% |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 21.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.1% |
| Electricity | 22.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.5% |
| Fuel oil | 2.9% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,637 | 42.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 315 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 904 | 23.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,027 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,069 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,202 | 31.0% |
| Average household size | 2.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.5% | 29.3% |
| Married | 44.4% | 45.6% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Divorced | 14.0% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
32.1%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 72 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 52 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 568 | 27.9% |
| High school | 679 | 33.4% |
| College / grad school | 664 | 32.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.1%
Retail trade
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Professional & management
7.7%
Construction
6.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.0%
Other services
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Public administration
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Information
1.3%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.9% |
| Service | 13.9% |
| Sales & office | 25.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 16.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.8% |
| Government | 17.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 6.9% |
| Work from home | 4.8% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
19.1%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
31.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.8% |
| Retirement income | 20.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.6% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 514 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 32.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.5% |
| Public insurance | 42.4% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,512 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 264 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 92 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 111 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,730 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 8,684 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 5,753 | 63.6% |
| Foreign born | 46 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 318 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 235 | 73.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,506 | 27.7% |
| Italian | 458 | 5.1% |
| French | 362 | 4% |
| English | 205 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 133 | 1.5% |
| Arab | 133 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 62 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 18 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.9% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56716
What city is ZIP code 56716 in?
ZIP code 56716 is primarily assigned to Crookston, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56716 in?
ZIP code 56716 falls within Polk County, Minnesota.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56716?
The median home value in ZIP code 56716 is $170,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 56716?
ZIP code 56716 has an estimated population of 9,048 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56716?
The median household income in ZIP code 56716 is $54,521, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56716 in?
ZIP code 56716 observes the CST timezone.