56550 ZIP Code — Hendrum, MN

Norman County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56550 is located in Hendrum, Minnesota, within Norman County. It covers approximately 48.94 square miles and serves a population of 267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56550

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 $146,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,583. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56550 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and elevated reliance on food assistance.

267

population

48.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56550 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56550

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56550. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hendrum	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56574 Perley (4 mi) 56548 Halstad (8.3 mi) 58038 Grandin (9.8 mi) 56519 Borup (10.4 mi) 58036 Gardner (10.9 mi) 56546 Georgetown (11.5 mi) 56510 Ada (13.4 mi) 56581 Shelly (14.1 mi) 58045 Hillsboro (14.4 mi) 56536 Felton (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	267
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	48.94 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	47.2523
Longitude	-96.7687
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	46.7%	44.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	19.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

267

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$59,583

Median household income

$35,951

Per capita income

$146,600

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

126

Housing units

23.6%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	67	25.1%
18 and over	200	74.9%
65 and over	44	16.5%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	249	92.9%
Two or more races	10	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	3%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	44.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	19.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$59,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,600
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	0.7%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	45.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	16.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	33.3%
Propane / LP gas	47.5%
Fuel oil	11.7%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	24	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	44	36.7%
Households with children under 18	33	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	25.0%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	27.2%
Married	57.7%	49.5%
Separated	0.0%	4.9%
Widowed	1.0%	12.6%
Divorced	13.5%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 14.9%

Bachelor's degree 22.4%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	14.5%
Kindergarten	1	1.8%
Elementary school	29	52.7%
High school	7	12.7%
College / grad school	10	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Transportation & utilities 13.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.2%

Construction 9.5%

Retail trade 9.5%

Professional & management 6.1%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 2.7%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.5%
Retirement income	10.8%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	238	89.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	262	98.1%
Born in same state	262	98.1%
Born in different state	99	37.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.9%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	113	42.3%
Italian	43	16.1%
French	8	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3	1.1%
German	2	0.7%
Dutch	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56550

What city is ZIP code 56550 in?

ZIP code 56550 is primarily assigned to Hendrum, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56550 in?

ZIP code 56550 falls within Norman County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56550 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 56550 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56550?

The median home value in ZIP code 56550 is $146,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 56550?

ZIP code 56550 has an estimated population of 267 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56550?

The median household income in ZIP code 56550 is $59,583, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56550 in?

ZIP code 56550 observes the CST timezone.