56726 ZIP Code — Greenbush, MN

Roseau County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56726 is located in Greenbush, Minnesota, within Roseau County. It covers approximately 266.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,521 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56726

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,875. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 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 56726 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,521

population

266.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56726 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56726

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56726. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenbush	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56759 Strathcona (7 mi) 56714 Badger (9.8 mi) 56737 Middle River (16.9 mi) 56732 Karlstad (18.9 mi) 56758 Strandquist (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,521
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	266.84 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	48.6813
Longitude	-96.1805
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	42.0%	37.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	39.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	19.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,521

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$66,875

Median household income

$35,579

Per capita income

$140,500

Median home value

$517

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

659

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

114

45–54

110

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	392	25.8%
18 and over	1,129	74.2%
65 and over	275	18.1%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Asian 4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,404	90.9%
Asian	62	4%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.5%
Two or more races	22	1.4%
Other race	18	1.2%
Black or African American	10	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	37.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	39.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	19.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$66,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,500
Median rent / month	$517
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	25.5%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	26.5%
Propane / LP gas	49.0%
Fuel oil	13.5%
Wood	7.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	285	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	24	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	114	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	140	24.9%
Households with children under 18	143	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	177	31.4%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	21.7%
Married	53.2%	52.5%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	15.7%
Divorced	7.9%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	6.7%
Kindergarten	21	5.6%
Elementary school	198	53.2%
High school	92	24.7%
College / grad school	36	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.3%

Agriculture & mining 22.4%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Retail trade 7.5%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Construction 5.3%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	16.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 3.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.5%
Public insurance	28.7%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,429	94.0%
Spanish	19	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	19	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,510	99.3%
Born in same state	1,490	98.0%
Born in different state	1,316	86.5%
Foreign born	20	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.7%
Not a US citizen	8	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	656	43.1%
Arab	58	3.8%
Italian	34	2.2%
French	32	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.7%
Dutch	9	0.6%
German	4	0.3%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56726

What city is ZIP code 56726 in?

ZIP code 56726 is primarily assigned to Greenbush, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56726 in?

ZIP code 56726 falls within Roseau County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56726 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 56726 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56726?

The median home value in ZIP code 56726 is $140,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 56726?

ZIP code 56726 has an estimated population of 1,521 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56726?

The median household income in ZIP code 56726 is $66,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56726 in?

ZIP code 56726 observes the CST timezone.