56543 ZIP Code — Foxhome, MN

Wilkin County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56543 is located in Foxhome, Minnesota, within Wilkin County. It covers approximately 65.42 square miles and serves a population of 231 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56543

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,429. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

231
population
65.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56543 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56543

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City Status
Foxhome Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56522 Campbell (9.1 mi) 56520 Breckenridge (9.1 mi) 56537 Fergus Falls (11.6 mi) 58076 Wahpeton (13.6 mi) 56590 Wendell (14.9 mi) 58075 Wahpeton (18.9 mi) 56579 Rothsay (19.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 231
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 167
Geography
Land area 65.42 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 46.2387
Longitude -96.3263
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 50.0% 44.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 25.5% 35.4% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 21.4% 17.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 3.1% 2.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

231
Population
4
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$61,429
Median household income
$31,764
Per capita income
$182,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.9%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
82
Housing units
8.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
7
9
5–9
9
8
10–14
8
9
15–19
9
4
20–24
3
16
25–34
16
15
35–44
15
13
45–54
13
10
55–59
10
9
60–64
8
7
65–74
7
9
75–84
9
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185925.5%
18 and over17274.5%
65 and over3314.3%
Median age38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or more races 2.1%
GroupCount%
White22695.8%
Hispanic or Latino52.1%
Two or more races52.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.0% 44.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 25.5% 35.4% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 21.4% 17.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 3.1% 2.7% 8.5%
$15k–$25k 8.3%
$25k–$35k 9.5%
$35k–$50k 20.2%
$50k–$75k 15.5%
$75k–$100k 9.5%
$100k–$150k 22.6%
$150k–$200k 10.7%
$200k+ 3.6%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k8.3%
$25k–$35k9.5%
$35k–$50k20.2%
$50k–$75k15.5%
$75k–$100k9.5%
$100k–$150k22.6%
$150k–$200k10.7%
$200k+3.6%
Median income$61,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%
$50k–$100k 20.5%
$100k–$150k 4.1%
$150k–$200k 15.1%
$200k–$300k 12.3%
$300k–$500k 19.2%
$500k–$1M 1.4%
$1M+ 9.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$182,800
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied86.9%
Renter occupied13.1%
Vacant9.7%
Single-family detached89.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.8%
Median rooms7.2
Avg household size (owned)2.79

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.1%
2010–20191.1%
2000–20092.2%
1990–19997.5%
1980–198912.9%
1970–19796.5%
1960–196916.1%
1950–195921.5%
1940–194920.4%
1939 or earlier10.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms31.2%
3 bedrooms24.7%
4 bedrooms31.2%
5+ bedrooms12.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle15.5%
2 vehicles40.5%
3 or more44.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.2%
Electricity9.5%
Propane / LP gas64.3%
Fuel oil10.7%
Wood13.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4250.0%
Cohabiting couple1720.2%
Male householder, no spouse2023.8%
Female householder, no spouse56.0%
Households with children under 183339.3%
Households with seniors (65+)2631.0%
Average household size2.75

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married37.1%34.9%
Married44.3%46.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed11.3%9.3%
Divorced7.2%9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%
Some HS, no diploma 8.2%
HS graduate 42.4%
Some college, no degree 15.2%
Associate's degree 17.1%
Bachelor's degree 7.0%
Graduate / professional 1.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.9%
Bachelor's or higher8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool23.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2850.0%
High school1628.6%
College / grad school1017.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.7%
Manufacturing 21.7%
Education & healthcare 12.2%
Construction 8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%
Information 6.1%
Professional & management 4.3%
Wholesale trade 3.5%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Other services 3.5%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Public administration 2.6%
Retail trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.4%
Service19.1%
Sales & office16.5%
Natural resources & construction15.7%
Production & transportation18.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.0%
Government9.6%
Self-employed17.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.3%
Carpool3.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.2%
Work from home12.2%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)20.4

Poverty

All people 11.7%
Under 18 years 15.3%
18 and over 10.5%
Married-couple families 2.4%
Female-led households 70.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.1%
Retirement income31.0%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP7.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.9%
High blood pressure30.6%
High cholesterol31.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis24.1%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease5.6%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.6%
Binge drinking19.9%
No physical activity20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.6%
Depression21.4%
Fair or poor health11.4%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health9.3%
No health insurance10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.4%
Visited dentist68.5%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss9.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans137.6%
Disability%
Any disability16.2%
Under 181.7%
18–64 years18.2%
65 and over33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.6%
Public insurance46.7%
No insurance3.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only21793.9%
Spanish52.3%
Other Indo-European52.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)22898.7%
Born in same state22898.7%
Born in different state18680.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen31.3%
Not a US citizen3100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish10143.7%
Dutch93.9%
Arab62.6%
AncestryCount%
Italian41.7%
German10.4%
French10.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.4%
Internet access90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56543

What city is ZIP code 56543 in?

ZIP code 56543 is primarily assigned to Foxhome, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56543 in?

ZIP code 56543 falls within Wilkin County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56543?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 56543 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56543 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56543 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 56543 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56543?

The median home value in ZIP code 56543 is $182,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 56543 in?

ZIP code 56543 observes the CST timezone.

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