56738 ZIP Code — Newfolden, MN

Marshall County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56738 is located in Newfolden, Minnesota, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 181.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,435 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56738

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 $169,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,611. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56738 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,435
population
181.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56738 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56738

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City Status
Newfolden Acceptable
Newfolden Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56760 Viking (11.4 mi) 56701 Thief River Falls (14.1 mi) 56737 Middle River (15 mi) 56758 Strandquist (15.3 mi) 56754 Saint Hilaire (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,435
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 089
Geography
Land area 181.59 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 48.2856
Longitude -96.2415
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 34.2% 41.4% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 36.9% 34.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 26.9% 20.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.0% 3.0% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,435
Population
8
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$68,611
Median household income
$33,415
Per capita income
$169,400
Median home value
$713
Median monthly rent
85.3%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
536
Housing units
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
52
Under 5
51
51
5–9
50
52
10–14
51
43
15–19
42
49
20–24
48
68
25–34
65
80
35–44
78
87
45–54
85
38
55–59
37
36
60–64
34
97
65–74
93
52
75–84
50
23
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1835324.6%
18 and over1,08275.4%
65 and over33823.6%
Median age39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%
Two or more races 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1%
Asian 0.3%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,37694.4%
Two or more races372.5%
Hispanic or Latino231.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native151%
Asian50.3%
Other race20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.2% 41.4% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 36.9% 34.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 26.9% 20.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.0% 3.0% 8.5%
Under $10k 1.3%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 7.8%
$25k–$35k 6.9%
$35k–$50k 9.1%
$50k–$75k 29.3%
$75k–$100k 17.6%
$100k–$150k 14.9%
$150k–$200k 6.5%
$200k+ 3.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.3%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k7.8%
$25k–$35k6.9%
$35k–$50k9.1%
$50k–$75k29.3%
$75k–$100k17.6%
$100k–$150k14.9%
$150k–$200k6.5%
$200k+3.6%
Median income$68,611

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%
$50k–$100k 15.1%
$100k–$150k 16.6%
$150k–$200k 18.7%
$200k–$300k 23.8%
$300k–$500k 14.0%
$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$169,400
Median rent / month$713
Owner occupied85.3%
Renter occupied14.7%
Vacant10.5%
Single-family detached78.8%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes15.2%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.56

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–20194.9%
2000–200911.5%
1990–199911.7%
1980–198911.7%
1970–197918.0%
1960–19698.8%
1950–19596.6%
1940–19498.3%
1939 or earlier18.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom5.5%
2 bedrooms20.1%
3 bedrooms42.6%
4 bedrooms23.0%
5+ bedrooms7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.0%
1 vehicle23.0%
2 vehicles30.1%
3 or more44.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas6.2%
Electricity21.6%
Propane / LP gas58.7%
Fuel oil6.2%
Wood7.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28852.2%
Cohabiting couple274.9%
Male householder, no spouse12121.9%
Female householder, no spouse11621.0%
Households with children under 1815528.1%
Households with seniors (65+)20837.7%
Average household size2.60

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.7%31.7%
Married57.1%52.3%
Separated0.2%1.6%
Widowed2.7%7.3%
Divorced10.3%7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%
Some HS, no diploma 4.5%
HS graduate 40.8%
Some college, no degree 19.3%
Associate's degree 14.6%
Bachelor's degree 10.6%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.9%
Bachelor's or higher16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool309.4%
Kindergarten72.2%
Elementary school15949.7%
High school7222.5%
College / grad school5216.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.8%
Wholesale trade 16.8%
Education & healthcare 15.7%
Construction 11.4%
Retail trade 8.0%
Agriculture & mining 6.3%
Transportation & utilities 4.2%
Other services 4.2%
Finance & real estate 3.4%
Professional & management 3.3%
Public administration 2.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%
Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.6%
Service10.3%
Sales & office21.3%
Natural resources & construction12.2%
Production & transportation30.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.5%
Government13.2%
Self-employed7.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.6%
Carpool10.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.8%
Work from home11.8%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)25.4

Poverty

All people 6.5%
Under 18 years 14.5%
18 and over 4.1%
Married-couple families 0.3%
Female-led households 31.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.3%
Retirement income17.9%
Supplemental Security3.4%
Cash public assistance3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP6.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.2%
High blood pressure30.7%
High cholesterol30.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis24.0%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease5.8%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.3%
Binge drinking19.6%
No physical activity22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.5%
Depression22.4%
Fair or poor health12.1%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health9.4%
No health insurance11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.7%
Visited dentist65.4%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss11.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans756.9%
Disability%
Any disability9.1%
Under 180.6%
18–64 years7.8%
65 and over20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.6%
Public insurance39.2%
No insurance2.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,33292.8%
Spanish50.4%
Other Indo-European40.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,42399.2%
Born in same state1,41698.7%
Born in different state1,06073.9%
Foreign born70.5%
Naturalized citizen120.8%
Not a US citizen975.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish77153.7%
Italian392.7%
French261.8%
English90.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab90.6%
Dutch40.3%
Irish20.1%
German10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.5%
Internet access90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56738

What city is ZIP code 56738 in?

ZIP code 56738 is primarily assigned to Newfolden, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56738 in?

ZIP code 56738 falls within Marshall County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56738 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 56738 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56738 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 56738 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56738?

The median home value in ZIP code 56738 is $169,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 56738?

ZIP code 56738 has an estimated population of 1,435 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56738 in?

ZIP code 56738 observes the CST timezone.

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