56729 ZIP Code — Halma, MN
Kittson County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56729 is located in Halma, Minnesota, within Kittson County. It covers approximately 43.01 square miles and serves a population of 127 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
127
population
43.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56729 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56729
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Halma | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 127 |
| Population density | 3 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 069 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 43.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.6733 |
| Longitude | -96.5845 |
| 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 | 54.5% | 43.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 37.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.6% | 17.3% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.6% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
127
Population
3
People per sq mi
44.8
Median age
$74,375
Median household income
$28,229
Per capita income
$145,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
96.2%
Home ownership
16.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
68
Housing units
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
4
4
5–9
5
9
10–14
10
3
15–19
3
1
20–24
1
7
25–34
7
3
35–44
3
15
45–54
15
3
55–59
3
4
60–64
4
6
65–74
7
2
75–84
2
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 42 | 33.1% |
| 18 and over | 85 | 66.9% |
| 65 and over | 19 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 44.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99.2%
Two or more races
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 99.2% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.5% | 43.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 37.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.6% | 17.3% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.6% | 8.5% |
$10k–$15k
11.3%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
37.7%
$100k–$150k
3.8%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 11.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 37.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 3.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $74,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.6%
$50k–$100k
21.6%
$100k–$150k
9.8%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k–$300k
39.2%
$300k–$500k
5.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 96.2% |
| Renter occupied | 3.8% |
| Vacant | 24.3% |
| Single-family detached | 64.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 35.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 64.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.3% |
| 3 or more | 47.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.8% |
| Electricity | 9.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 58.5% |
| Fuel oil | 20.8% |
| Wood | 5.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 31 | 58.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 7 | 13.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 15 | 28.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 28 | 52.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.2% | 15.4% |
| Married | 66.7% | 63.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 9.6% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.2%
Some HS, no diploma
1.2%
HS graduate
20.5%
Some college, no degree
42.2%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
14.5%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 18 | 52.9% |
| High school | 14 | 41.2% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Finance & real estate
21.7%
Manufacturing
20.3%
Public administration
5.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Construction
4.3%
Professional & management
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Retail trade
2.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Other services
2.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.3% |
| Service | 33.3% |
| Sales & office | 27.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.3% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.3% |
| Government | 15.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 92.8% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 1.4% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
16.7%
Under 18 years
24.4%
18 and over
12.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
66.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 5.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 28.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.7% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.5% |
| Under 18 | 9.5% |
| 18–64 years | 3.0% |
| 65 and over | 5.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.7% |
| Public insurance | 29.9% |
| No insurance | 0.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 119 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 2 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 125 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 125 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 107 | 84.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 59 | 46.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 9 | 7.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 77.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56729
What city is ZIP code 56729 in?
ZIP code 56729 is primarily assigned to Halma, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56729 in?
ZIP code 56729 falls within Kittson County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56729 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 56729 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 56729 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 56729 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56729?
17% of residents in ZIP code 56729 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56729?
The median home value in ZIP code 56729 is $145,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 56729 in?
ZIP code 56729 observes the CST timezone.