56327 ZIP Code — Farwell, MN

Douglas County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56327 is located in Farwell, Minnesota, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 48.14 square miles and serves a population of 806 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56327

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $362,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,375. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 43% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56327 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

806
population
48.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56327 ZIP code map
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City Status
Farwell Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 806
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 041
Geography
Land area 48.14 sq mi
Water area 6.32 sq mi
Latitude 45.7742
Longitude -95.6429
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% 36.8% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 36.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 26.3% 22.2% 26.5%
Over $200k 9.6% 4.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

806
Population
17
People per sq mi
54.6
Median age
$81,375
Median household income
$46,778
Per capita income
$362,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
98.6%
Home ownership
4.8%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
531
Housing units
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
33
Under 5
29
21
5–9
17
25
10–14
21
8
15–19
6
9
20–24
8
27
25–34
23
48
35–44
41
52
45–54
45
47
55–59
40
31
60–64
26
99
65–74
84
35
75–84
29
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815719.5%
18 and over64980.5%
65 and over24930.9%
Median age54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%
Two or more races 1.4%
Black or African American 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Other race 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White78697%
Two or more races111.4%
Black or African American40.5%
Hispanic or Latino40.5%
Other race40.5%
Asian10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.5% 36.8% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 36.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 26.3% 22.2% 26.5%
Over $200k 9.6% 4.7% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 1.4%
$15k–$25k 4.2%
$25k–$35k 3.1%
$35k–$50k 15.7%
$50k–$75k 17.6%
$75k–$100k 11.8%
$100k–$150k 23.8%
$150k–$200k 8.7%
$200k+ 10.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k1.4%
$15k–$25k4.2%
$25k–$35k3.1%
$35k–$50k15.7%
$50k–$75k17.6%
$75k–$100k11.8%
$100k–$150k23.8%
$150k–$200k8.7%
$200k+10.6%
Median income$81,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%
$50k–$100k 4.0%
$100k–$150k 5.4%
$150k–$200k 8.5%
$200k–$300k 18.2%
$300k–$500k 36.1%
$500k–$1M 19.3%
$1M+ 5.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$362,700
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied98.6%
Renter occupied1.4%
Vacant33.4%
Single-family detached96.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.7%
Median rooms7.7
Avg household size (owned)2.27

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20199.1%
2000–200923.3%
1990–199910.6%
1980–198917.5%
1970–19799.0%
1960–19693.7%
1950–19590.4%
1940–19493.4%
1939 or earlier22.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.7%
2 bedrooms15.3%
3 bedrooms29.9%
4 bedrooms42.7%
5+ bedrooms11.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle7.3%
2 vehicles41.5%
3 or more49.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.1%
Electricity14.8%
Propane / LP gas65.8%
Fuel oil8.4%
Wood8.1%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family25471.1%
Cohabiting couple195.3%
Male householder, no spouse5114.3%
Female householder, no spouse339.2%
Households with children under 187320.4%
Households with seniors (65+)15744.0%
Average household size2.26

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married13.1%5.8%
Married73.2%81.9%
Separated0.6%0.6%
Widowed6.0%7.1%
Divorced7.1%4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 0.8%
HS graduate 23.5%
Some college, no degree 23.4%
Associate's degree 23.1%
Bachelor's degree 19.2%
Graduate / professional 9.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.9%
Bachelor's or higher28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool32.7%
Kindergarten1311.7%
Elementary school6155.0%
High school1816.2%
College / grad school1614.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%
Retail trade 17.0%
Manufacturing 15.1%
Finance & real estate 8.9%
Professional & management 8.1%
Agriculture & mining 6.5%
Other services 5.5%
Public administration 5.3%
Transportation & utilities 4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%
Construction 4.1%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.2%
Service8.9%
Sales & office16.7%
Natural resources & construction12.2%
Production & transportation17.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.5%
Government11.7%
Self-employed8.6%
Unpaid family workers1.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.8%
Carpool1.3%
Public transit0.8%
Walk4.8%
Work from home17.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.5

Poverty

All people 4.8%
Under 18 years 9.6%
18 and over 3.7%
Married-couple families 0.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.1%
Retirement income35.3%
Supplemental Security2.2%
Cash public assistance2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.1%
High blood pressure30.3%
High cholesterol30.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Heart disease6.2%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis23.9%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease5.4%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.0%
Binge drinking19.8%
No physical activity19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.3%
Depression21.1%
Fair or poor health10.8%
Poor mental health12.5%
Poor physical health9.1%
No health insurance9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.9%
Visited dentist69.4%
Cholesterol screening91.5%
Teeth loss8.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans467.1%
Disability%
Any disability9.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.8%
65 and over13.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance89.7%
Public insurance39.5%
No insurance1.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only74492.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)80499.8%
Born in same state80499.8%
Born in different state69285.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen20.2%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish20225.1%
Italian506.2%
French364.5%
Arab222.7%
AncestryCount%
Irish70.9%
English60.7%
Dutch60.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.3%
Internet access92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56327

What city is ZIP code 56327 in?

ZIP code 56327 is primarily assigned to Farwell, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56327 in?

ZIP code 56327 falls within Douglas County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56327 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 56327 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56327 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 56327 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56327 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 56327 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56327?

The median home value in ZIP code 56327 is $362,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 56327 in?

ZIP code 56327 observes the CST timezone.

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