56236 ZIP Code — Dumont, MN

Traverse County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56236 is located in Dumont, Minnesota, within Traverse County. It covers approximately 106.11 square miles and serves a population of 428 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56236

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 $123,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56236 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

428

population

106.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56236 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56236

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56236. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dumont	Acceptable
Dumont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56240 Graceville (9 mi) 56296 Wheaton (9.6 mi) 56211 Beardsley (14.7 mi) 56225 Clinton (14.8 mi) 56219 Browns Valley (15.3 mi) 56235 Donnelly (15.4 mi) 56221 Chokio (16.7 mi) 56248 Herman (19.8 mi) 57260 Rosholt (19.9 mi) 56207 Alberta (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	428
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	106.11 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	45.6655
Longitude	-96.4292
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	29.5%	49.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	30.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	12.4%	3.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

428

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$91,875

Median household income

$50,810

Per capita income

$123,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.9%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

221

Housing units

19.4%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	78	18.2%
18 and over	350	81.8%
65 and over	73	17.1%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 4%

Group	Count	%
White	410	91.9%
Hispanic or Latino	18	4%
Other race	18	4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	49.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	30.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	12.4%	3.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k+ 18.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	15.7%
$200k+	18.0%
Median income	$91,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 16.0%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.9%
Renter occupied	5.1%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	96.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	7.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	42.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	35.7%
4 bedrooms	43.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	5.1%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	60.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	20.8%
Propane / LP gas	73.0%
Fuel oil	4.5%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	141	79.2%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	23	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	13	7.3%
Households with children under 18	52	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	26.4%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.1%	8.0%
Married	71.0%	86.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	4.5%
Divorced	10.4%	1.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 35.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	14.8%
Kindergarten	6	9.8%
Elementary school	25	41.0%
High school	11	18.0%
College / grad school	10	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.6%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Construction 6.5%

Retail trade 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Professional & management 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Other services 2.2%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.1%
Service	2.5%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.6%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	26.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.8%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	19.6%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 3.9%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.8%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.3%
Public insurance	24.1%
No insurance	0.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	397	92.8%
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)	420	98.1%
Born in same state	420	98.1%
Born in different state	345	80.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	12.6%
Polish	40	9.3%
Arab	13	3%
French	9	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	3	0.7%
English	2	0.5%
German	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56236

What city is ZIP code 56236 in?

ZIP code 56236 is primarily assigned to Dumont, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56236 in?

ZIP code 56236 falls within Traverse County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56236 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 56236 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56236?

The median home value in ZIP code 56236 is $123,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 56236?

ZIP code 56236 has an estimated population of 428 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56236?

The median household income in ZIP code 56236 is $91,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56236 in?

ZIP code 56236 observes the CST timezone.