56562 ZIP Code — Moorhead, MN

Clay County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56562 is located in Moorhead, Minnesota, within Clay County. It covers approximately 0.07 square miles and serves a population of 502 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56562

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Overall, ZIP code 56562 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a high rate of remote workers.

502

population

0.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moorhead	Acceptable
Moorhead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56563 Moorhead (0.6 mi) 58126 Fargo (1.3 mi) 58121 Fargo (1.3 mi) 58124 Fargo (1.3 mi) 58122 Fargo (1.3 mi) 58103 Fargo (2.6 mi) 58125 Fargo (2.9 mi) 56529 Dilworth (3.3 mi) 56560 Moorhead (3.5 mi) 58102 Fargo (5.1 mi) 58104 Fargo (7.1 mi) 58078 West Fargo (7.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	502
Population density	7,171 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	0.07 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	46.8647
Longitude	-96.7702
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

502

Population

7,171

People per sq mi

19.5

Median age

Median household income

$6,359

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

100.0%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

15–19

232

20–24

100

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4	0.8%
18 and over	498	99.2%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Black or African American 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	486	96.8%
Black or African American	16	3.2%

Household income

Under $10k 100.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	100.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	100.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	100.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	100.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
No fuel used	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	9	100.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	97.6%	100.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 100.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	502	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 56.2%

Other services 21.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Retail trade 5.2%

Information 3.6%

Professional & management 1.6%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	62.1%
Sales & office	9.2%
Natural resources & construction	2.0%
Production & transportation	2.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	31.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 100.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 100.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.7%
Public insurance	12.2%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	502	100.0%
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)	497	99.0%
Born in same state	497	99.0%
Born in different state	372	74.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	49	9.8%
Italian	6	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	1.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56562

What city is ZIP code 56562 in?

ZIP code 56562 is primarily assigned to Moorhead, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56562 in?

ZIP code 56562 falls within Clay County, Minnesota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56562?

100% of residents in ZIP code 56562 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56562?

ZIP code 56562 has an estimated population of 502 residents, with a density of 7,275 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56562 in?

ZIP code 56562 observes the CST timezone.