56727 ZIP Code — Grygla, MN

Marshall County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56727 is located in Grygla, Minnesota, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 621.28 square miles and serves a population of 879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56727

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 $132,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,269. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56727 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

879

population

621.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56727 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56727

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56727. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grygla	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56761 Wannaska (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	879
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	621.28 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	48.3564
Longitude	-95.5928
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	33.6%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	34.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	20.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	6.4%	3.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

879

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$73,269

Median household income

$39,978

Per capita income

$132,500

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

569

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	172	19.6%
18 and over	707	80.4%
65 and over	161	18.3%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	810	88.1%
Two or more races	58	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	40	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.9%
Asian	2	0.2%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.6%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	34.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	20.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	6.4%	3.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$73,269

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,500
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	39.6%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	15.5%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	47.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	22.4%
Propane / LP gas	57.2%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	14.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	214	59.1%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	89	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	47	13.0%
Households with children under 18	87	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	30.9%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	23.5%
Married	56.3%	63.9%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	4.9%
Divorced	9.1%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.4%
Kindergarten	11	7.4%
Elementary school	71	48.0%
High school	27	18.2%
College / grad school	34	23.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.1%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Retail trade 13.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Construction 9.2%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Professional & management 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Other services 1.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	35.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.2%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.8%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.1%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	829	94.3%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	873	99.3%
Born in same state	871	99.1%
Born in different state	706	80.3%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.7%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	446	50.7%
Italian	49	5.6%
French	36	4.1%
English	13	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	0.8%
Dutch	3	0.3%
Irish	2	0.2%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56727

What city is ZIP code 56727 in?

ZIP code 56727 is primarily assigned to Grygla, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56727 in?

ZIP code 56727 falls within Marshall County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56727 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 56727 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56727?

The median home value in ZIP code 56727 is $132,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 56727?

ZIP code 56727 has an estimated population of 879 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56727?

The median household income in ZIP code 56727 is $73,269, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56727 in?

ZIP code 56727 observes the CST timezone.