56552 ZIP Code — Hitterdal, MN

Clay County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56552 is located in Hitterdal, Minnesota, within Clay County. It covers approximately 46.45 square miles and serves a population of 540 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56552

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 $147,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,766) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56552 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

540
population
46.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56552 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56552

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City Status
Hitterdal Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56585 Ulen (6.3 mi) 56549 Hawley (6.4 mi) 56554 Lake Park (9 mi) 56569 Ogema (13.3 mi) 56536 Felton (13.7 mi) 56511 Audubon (14.1 mi) 56547 Glyndon (16.7 mi) 56547 Glyndon (16.7 mi) 56521 Callaway (16.8 mi) 56584 Twin Valley (17 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 540
Population density 12 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 027
Geography
Land area 46.45 sq mi
Water area 1.55 sq mi
Latitude 46.9925
Longitude -96.2259
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 49.6% 38.4% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 26.3% 32.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 21.4% 25.3% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.7% 3.9% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

540
Population
12
People per sq mi
40.7
Median age
$49,766
Median household income
$29,618
Per capita income
$147,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.6%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
205
Housing units
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
52
Under 5
39
19
5–9
14
23
10–14
17
8
15–19
6
7
20–24
5
34
25–34
26
30
35–44
23
30
45–54
22
10
55–59
7
22
60–64
16
35
65–74
27
25
75–84
18
14
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1817632.6%
18 and over36467.4%
65 and over13024.1%
Median age40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73%
Two or more races 14%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Other race 0.7%
GroupCount%
White44473%
Two or more races8514%
Hispanic or Latino6811.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native71.2%
Other race40.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.6% 38.4% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 26.3% 32.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 21.4% 25.3% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.7% 3.9% 8.5%
Under $10k 2.3%
$10k–$15k 8.8%
$15k–$25k 9.2%
$25k–$35k 11.1%
$35k–$50k 19.4%
$50k–$75k 15.2%
$75k–$100k 9.2%
$100k–$150k 13.4%
$150k–$200k 6.9%
$200k+ 4.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.3%
$10k–$15k8.8%
$15k–$25k9.2%
$25k–$35k11.1%
$35k–$50k19.4%
$50k–$75k15.2%
$75k–$100k9.2%
$100k–$150k13.4%
$150k–$200k6.9%
$200k+4.6%
Median income$49,766

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%
$50k–$100k 27.9%
$100k–$150k 15.8%
$150k–$200k 13.2%
$200k–$300k 18.9%
$300k–$500k 13.7%
$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$147,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied87.6%
Renter occupied12.4%
Vacant6.5%
Single-family detached76.7%
Large apartment buildings0.4%
Mobile homes16.8%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.58

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.9%
2010–20192.2%
2000–200917.7%
1990–199911.6%
1980–19893.4%
1970–19799.9%
1960–196910.3%
1950–19596.9%
1940–19491.7%
1939 or earlier35.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.7%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms17.2%
3 bedrooms43.1%
4 bedrooms31.0%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.8%
1 vehicle19.8%
2 vehicles35.5%
3 or more36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas20.7%
Electricity22.1%
Propane / LP gas40.6%
Fuel oil8.8%
Wood7.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9443.3%
Cohabiting couple146.5%
Male householder, no spouse4520.7%
Female householder, no spouse6429.5%
Households with children under 185023.0%
Households with seniors (65+)9443.3%
Average household size2.49

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.2%16.2%
Married52.9%54.1%
Separated0.0%1.1%
Widowed3.7%18.9%
Divorced16.2%9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%
Some HS, no diploma 5.1%
HS graduate 41.4%
Some college, no degree 20.3%
Associate's degree 13.4%
Bachelor's degree 13.4%
Graduate / professional 3.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.3%
Bachelor's or higher17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool33.0%
Kindergarten22.0%
Elementary school5858.6%
High school2222.2%
College / grad school1414.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%
Retail trade 15.1%
Manufacturing 14.7%
Construction 11.0%
Wholesale trade 8.3%
Agriculture & mining 7.3%
Finance & real estate 5.0%
Professional & management 5.0%
Other services 4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.2%
Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.8%
Service14.7%
Sales & office23.9%
Natural resources & construction18.3%
Production & transportation18.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.3%
Government12.8%
Self-employed6.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.0%
Carpool8.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home7.5%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)32.7

Poverty

All people 9.6%
Under 18 years 5.7%
18 and over 11.5%
Married-couple families 3.2%
Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.1%
Retirement income30.9%
Supplemental Security1.4%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure33.5%
High cholesterol32.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma8.4%
Arthritis25.7%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease5.8%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.8%
Binge drinking20.7%
No physical activity20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.4%
Depression22.5%
Fair or poor health11.6%
Poor mental health12.5%
Poor physical health9.5%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.5%
Visited dentist71.6%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss10.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans277.4%
Disability%
Any disability10.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years3.8%
65 and over36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance83.0%
Public insurance46.7%
No insurance2.2%
Uninsured under 190.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only44983.1%
Spanish61.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander61.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)53799.4%
Born in same state53799.4%
Born in different state25547.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen30.6%
Not a US citizen133.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish25046.3%
Italian6011.1%
French183.3%
Arab71.3%
AncestryCount%
English61.1%
German50.9%
Dutch40.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.2%
Internet access84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56552

What city is ZIP code 56552 in?

ZIP code 56552 is primarily assigned to Hitterdal, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56552 in?

ZIP code 56552 falls within Clay County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56552 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 56552 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 56552 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 56552 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56552 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 56552 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56552?

The median home value in ZIP code 56552 is $147,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 56552 in?

ZIP code 56552 observes the CST timezone.

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