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Kittson County
Lake Bronson, MN
56734
56734 ZIP Code — Lake Bronson, MN
Kittson County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56734 is located in
Lake Bronson ,
Minnesota ,
within Kittson County .
It covers approximately 173.77 square miles and serves a population of
596 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 56734
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 $84,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($56,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 56734 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
596
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
069
Geography
Land area
173.77 sq mi
Water area
1.21 sq mi
Latitude
48.8576
Longitude
-96.6020
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.8%
43.1%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
33.2%
37.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
12.9%
17.3%
26.5%
Over $200k
5.1%
2.6%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$56,250
Median household income
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 75 12.6% 18 and over 521 87.4% 65 and over 203 34.1% Median age 57.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 545 85.3% Two or more races 48 7.5% Hispanic or Latino 43 6.7% Black or African American 3 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.8%
43.1%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
33.2%
37.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
12.9%
17.3%
26.5%
Over $200k
5.1%
2.6%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 1.9% $15k–$25k 7.2% $25k–$35k 15.4% $35k–$50k 7.2% $50k–$75k 22.1% $75k–$100k 11.1% $100k–$150k 15.9% $150k–$200k 4.8% $200k+ 9.6% Median income $56,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $84,200 Median rent / month $702 Owner occupied 76.4% Renter occupied 23.6% Vacant 35.6% Single-family detached 74.6% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 11.8% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.7% 2000–2009 7.7% 1990–1999 5.6% 1980–1989 18.6% 1970–1979 21.4% 1960–1969 3.7% 1950–1959 10.5% 1940–1949 6.2% 1939 or earlier 18.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.1% 1 bedroom 9.9% 2 bedrooms 34.4% 3 bedrooms 37.8% 4 bedrooms 13.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.8% 1 vehicle 22.6% 2 vehicles 49.5% 3 or more 24.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.4% Electricity 47.1% Propane / LP gas 38.5% Fuel oil 8.2% Wood 2.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 90 43.3% Cohabiting couple 15 7.2% Male householder, no spouse 71 34.1% Female householder, no spouse 32 15.4% Households with children under 18 41 19.7% Households with seniors (65+) 72 34.6% Average household size 2.07
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 59.9% 50.0% Married 31.9% 36.8% Separated 0.7% 0.0% Widowed 1.4% 7.4% Divorced 6.1% 5.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Graduate / professional
29.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.8% Bachelor's or higher 37.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 4.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 43 46.2% High school 32 34.4% College / grad school 14 15.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Public administration
1.5%
Professional & management
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.8% Service 19.9% Sales & office 13.2% Natural resources & construction 10.9% Production & transportation 19.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.1% Government 9.8% Self-employed 4.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.4% Carpool 2.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 15.8% Work from home 2.3% Other means 1.9% Avg commute (minutes) 19.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.1% Retirement income 19.7% Supplemental Security 1.4% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.5% High blood pressure 35.7% High cholesterol 33.5% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 28.2% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 23.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.8% Depression 21.6% Fair or poor health 14.4% Poor mental health 13.0% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.2% Visited dentist 64.1% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 13.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 38 7.3%
Disability % Any disability 17.7% Under 18 2.7% 18–64 years 6.7% 65 and over 40.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.8% Public insurance 49.1% No insurance 3.9% Uninsured under 19 15.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 588 98.7% Spanish 13 2.2% Other Indo-European 13 2.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 595 99.8% Born in same state 580 97.3% Born in different state 421 70.6% Foreign born 15 2.5% Naturalized citizen 1 0.2% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 100 16.8% Italian 47 7.9% Arab 34 5.7% French 11 1.8%
Ancestry Count % English 5 0.8% Dutch 5 0.8% German 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.9% Internet access 88.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56734
What city is ZIP code 56734 in?
ZIP code 56734 is primarily assigned to Lake Bronson, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56734 in?
ZIP code 56734 falls within Kittson County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56734 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 56734 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56734?
24% of residents in ZIP code 56734 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56734?
The median home value in ZIP code 56734 is $84,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 56734?
ZIP code 56734 has an estimated population of 596 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 56734 in?
ZIP code 56734 observes the CST timezone.
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