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Norman County
Halstad, MN
56548
56548 ZIP Code — Halstad, MN
Norman County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56548 is located in
Halstad ,
Minnesota ,
within Norman County .
It covers approximately 68.02 square miles and serves a population of
754 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 56548
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $57,813. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 37% 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 32 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 56548 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
754
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
68.02 sq mi
Water area
0.35 sq mi
Latitude
47.3683
Longitude
-96.7194
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.4%
44.8%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
33.3%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
15.8%
19.4%
26.5%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.5%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$57,813
Median household income
$130,900
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 184 24.4% 18 and over 570 75.6% 65 and over 165 21.9% Median age 41.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Group Count % White 630 76.2% Two or more races 84 10.2% Hispanic or Latino 73 8.8% Black or African American 23 2.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 17 2.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.4%
44.8%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
33.3%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
15.8%
19.4%
26.5%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.5%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.3% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 6.6% $25k–$35k 4.0% $35k–$50k 22.1% $50k–$75k 16.2% $75k–$100k 13.9% $100k–$150k 17.8% $150k–$200k 8.6% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $57,813
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $130,900 Median rent / month $767 Owner occupied 74.3% Renter occupied 25.7% Vacant 15.1% Single-family detached 78.4% Large apartment buildings 3.4% Mobile homes 2.8% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.3% 2000–2009 2.5% 1990–1999 6.7% 1980–1989 10.6% 1970–1979 21.3% 1960–1969 8.4% 1950–1959 9.0% 1940–1949 6.2% 1939 or earlier 30.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.3% 1 bedroom 10.1% 2 bedrooms 24.9% 3 bedrooms 34.7% 4 bedrooms 19.9% 5+ bedrooms 10.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.6% 1 vehicle 32.0% 2 vehicles 33.0% 3 or more 26.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.9% Electricity 50.8% Propane / LP gas 26.4% Fuel oil 11.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 131 43.2% Cohabiting couple 19 6.3% Male householder, no spouse 98 32.3% Female householder, no spouse 55 18.2% Households with children under 18 90 29.7% Households with seniors (65+) 94 31.0% Average household size 2.34
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.6% 24.8% Married 45.9% 47.3% Separated 5.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.5% 11.5% Divorced 8.0% 16.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.0% Bachelor's or higher 18.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 2.8% Kindergarten 2 1.4% Elementary school 65 45.8% High school 36 25.4% College / grad school 35 24.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.3%
Professional & management
15.2%
Finance & real estate
10.0%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Public administration
2.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.1% Service 8.6% Sales & office 20.8% Natural resources & construction 15.8% Production & transportation 25.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.7% Government 8.3% Self-employed 10.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 63.2% Carpool 15.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 14.4% Work from home 4.4% Other means 2.8% Avg commute (minutes) 31.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.0% Retirement income 19.1% Supplemental Security 8.9% Cash public assistance 5.0% Food stamps / SNAP 15.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.6% High blood pressure 36.6% High cholesterol 33.5% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 30.1% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 7.5% Cancer 9.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.2% Binge drinking 16.9% No physical activity 25.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.0% Depression 21.1% Fair or poor health 15.3% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 12.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.3% Visited dentist 64.1% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 13.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 55 9.6%
Disability % Any disability 13.0% Under 18 7.1% 18–64 years 6.4% 65 and over 43.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.2% Public insurance 26.3% No insurance 12.0% Uninsured under 19 9.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 680 90.2% Spanish 11 1.6% Other Indo-European 8 1.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 0.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 729 96.7% Born in same state 728 96.6% Born in different state 296 39.3% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 25 3.3% Not a US citizen 18 72.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 266 35.3% Italian 29 3.8% French 22 2.9% English 6 0.8%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 4 0.5% German 3 0.4% Irish 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.2% Internet access 86.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56548
What city is ZIP code 56548 in?
ZIP code 56548 is primarily assigned to Halstad, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56548 in?
ZIP code 56548 falls within Norman County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56548 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 56548 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56548?
The median home value in ZIP code 56548 is $130,900.
Does ZIP code 56548 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 56548 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 56548?
ZIP code 56548 has an estimated population of 754 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 56548 in?
ZIP code 56548 observes the CST timezone.
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