56721 ZIP Code — East Grand Forks, MN
Polk County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56721 is located in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, within Polk County. It covers approximately 192.43 square miles and serves a population of 10,905 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
About ZIP code 56721
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $242,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $86,875.
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.
10,905
population
192.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56721 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56721
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| East Grand Forks | Acceptable |
| East Grand Forks | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
58207 Grand Forks (7.2 mi)
58202 Grand Forks (8.4 mi)
58203 Grand Forks (8.6 mi)
56723 Fisher (12.4 mi)
58201 Grand Forks (12.5 mi)
56744 Oslo (13.6 mi)
56710 Alvarado (13.7 mi)
58256 Manvel (14 mi)
56762 Warren (16.7 mi)
58258 Mekinock (17.5 mi)
58278 Thompson (19.2 mi)
58204 Grand Forks Afb (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,905 |
| Population density | 57 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 192.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.0186 |
| Longitude | -96.9648 |
| 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 | 41.9% | 44.0% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 31.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 20.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 3.3% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
10,905
Population
57
People per sq mi
34.4
Median age
$86,875
Median household income
$35,945
Per capita income
$242,000
Median home value
$833
Median monthly rent
72.1%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
3,222
Housing units
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
422
Under 5
392
481
5–9
446
504
10–14
467
335
15–19
311
368
20–24
342
757
25–34
702
748
35–44
694
647
45–54
600
443
55–59
411
301
60–64
280
375
65–74
347
175
75–84
163
101
85+
93
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,109 | 28.5% |
| 18 and over | 7,796 | 71.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,254 | 11.5% |
| Median age | 34.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.6%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Black or African American
3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Other race
2.1%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,257 | 80.6% |
| Two or more races | 668 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 574 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 439 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 245 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 245 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.9% | 44.0% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 31.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 20.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 3.3% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
6.4%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $86,875 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
7.9%
$150k–$200k
12.6%
$200k–$300k
44.6%
$300k–$500k
22.4%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,000 |
| Median rent / month | $833 |
| Owner occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter occupied | 27.9% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 68.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 29.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.2% |
| Electricity | 25.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,232 | 55.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 280 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 619 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 917 | 22.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,582 | 39.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 904 | 22.3% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.5% | 25.3% |
| Married | 56.2% | 58.2% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
23.6%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
17.2%
Bachelor's degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 179 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 221 | 7.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,338 | 46.2% |
| High school | 582 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 576 | 19.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.5%
Retail trade
13.5%
Manufacturing
8.9%
Other services
8.3%
Professional & management
7.3%
Construction
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Public administration
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.2% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 6.7% |
| Other means | 3.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
8.6%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
20.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 14.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 28.6% |
| High cholesterol | 27.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.1% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 391 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 40.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.7% |
| Public insurance | 30.8% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,091 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 155 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 11 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,591 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 10,468 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 3,286 | 30.1% |
| Foreign born | 123 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 314 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 160 | 51.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,620 | 33.2% |
| Italian | 750 | 6.9% |
| French | 349 | 3.2% |
| Arab | 236 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 125 | 1.1% |
| English | 50 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56721
What city is ZIP code 56721 in?
ZIP code 56721 is primarily assigned to East Grand Forks, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56721 in?
ZIP code 56721 falls within Polk County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 56721?
ZIP code 56721 has an estimated population of 10,905 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56721?
The median household income in ZIP code 56721 is $86,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56721?
The median home value in ZIP code 56721 is $242,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56721 in?
ZIP code 56721 observes the CST timezone.