56332 ZIP Code — Garfield, MN

Douglas County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56332 is located in Garfield, Minnesota, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 52.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,639 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56332

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 $263,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,361. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56332 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,639

population

52.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56332 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56332

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56332. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56315 Brandon (4.2 mi) 56326 Evansville (7.7 mi) 56308 Alexandria (8.4 mi) 56354 Miltona (11.6 mi) 56319 Carlos (12.1 mi) 56361 Parkers Prairie (13.8 mi) 56355 Nelson (14 mi) 56343 Kensington (14.1 mi) 56309 Ashby (14.7 mi) 56588 Vining (15.6 mi) 56524 Clitherall (16.8 mi) 56339 Hoffman (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,639
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	52.19 sq mi
Water area	2.75 sq mi
Latitude	45.9872
Longitude	-95.5073
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	36.0%	36.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	22.2%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,639

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$87,361

Median household income

$41,981

Per capita income

$263,400

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

784

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

133

35–44

112

129

45–54

110

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	343	20.9%
18 and over	1,296	79.1%
65 and over	302	18.4%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,552	93.6%
Two or more races	48	2.9%
Asian	33	2%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.1%
Black or African American	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	36.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	22.2%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	28.6%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$87,361

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 33.1%

$300k–$500k 27.1%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$263,400
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	19.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	33.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	12.7%
2 vehicles	54.8%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	22.6%
Propane / LP gas	67.0%
Fuel oil	3.1%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	402	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	69	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	118	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	113	16.1%
Households with children under 18	209	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	221	31.5%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	13.1%
Married	61.8%	67.3%
Separated	0.6%	0.5%
Widowed	3.2%	10.6%
Divorced	13.2%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 20.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	13.9%
Kindergarten	17	5.3%
Elementary school	135	41.8%
High school	56	17.3%
College / grad school	70	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Retail trade 15.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Other services 7.4%

Professional & management 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Construction 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	29.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 2.6%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 13.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	8.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	17.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.2%
Public insurance	35.5%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,515	92.4%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,591	97.1%
Born in same state	1,572	95.9%
Born in different state	1,376	84.0%
Foreign born	19	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	48	2.9%
Not a US citizen	36	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	439	26.8%
Italian	89	5.4%
Arab	59	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	2.7%
English	25	1.5%
Dutch	16	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56332

What city is ZIP code 56332 in?

ZIP code 56332 is primarily assigned to Garfield, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56332 in?

ZIP code 56332 falls within Douglas County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56332 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 56332 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56332?

ZIP code 56332 has an estimated population of 1,639 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56332?

The median household income in ZIP code 56332 is $87,361, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56332?

The median home value in ZIP code 56332 is $263,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 56332 in?

ZIP code 56332 observes the CST timezone.