56575 ZIP Code — Ponsford, MN

Becker County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56575 is located in Ponsford, Minnesota, within Becker County. It covers approximately 141.25 square miles and serves a population of 648 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56575

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 $225,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,603. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 56575 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

648
population
141.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56575 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56575

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City Status
Ponsford Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56570 Osage (9.1 mi) 56470 Park Rapids (12.1 mi) 56566 Naytahwaush (17.8 mi) 56501 Detroit Lakes (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 648
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 005
Geography
Land area 141.25 sq mi
Water area 12.38 sq mi
Latitude 47.0271
Longitude -95.3997
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 59.7% 41.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 28.6% 33.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 9.4% 19.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.3% 6.1% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

648
Population
5
People per sq mi
55.6
Median age
$53,603
Median household income
$29,603
Per capita income
$225,000
Median home value
$738
Median monthly rent
81.0%
Home ownership
22.0%
Poverty rate
10.6%
Unemployment
522
Housing units
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
Under 5
16
32
5–9
32
25
10–14
26
11
15–19
12
9
20–24
10
17
25–34
17
23
35–44
24
25
45–54
26
31
55–59
31
33
60–64
33
70
65–74
71
23
75–84
24
6
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815824.4%
18 and over49075.6%
65 and over20030.9%
Median age55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 36.6%
Two or more races 15%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Other race 1.9%
GroupCount%
White28842.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native24636.6%
Two or more races10115%
Hispanic or Latino253.7%
Other race131.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.7% 41.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 28.6% 33.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 9.4% 19.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.3% 6.1% 8.5%
Under $10k 8.6%
$10k–$15k 3.9%
$15k–$25k 12.9%
$25k–$35k 6.1%
$35k–$50k 12.2%
$50k–$75k 22.9%
$75k–$100k 14.0%
$100k–$150k 11.1%
$150k–$200k 3.9%
$200k+ 4.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.6%
$10k–$15k3.9%
$15k–$25k12.9%
$25k–$35k6.1%
$35k–$50k12.2%
$50k–$75k22.9%
$75k–$100k14.0%
$100k–$150k11.1%
$150k–$200k3.9%
$200k+4.3%
Median income$53,603

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.9%
$50k–$100k 17.3%
$100k–$150k 4.0%
$150k–$200k 6.6%
$200k–$300k 10.6%
$300k–$500k 21.2%
$500k–$1M 20.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$225,000
Median rent / month$738
Owner occupied81.0%
Renter occupied19.0%
Vacant51.5%
Single-family detached88.3%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes8.9%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.30

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20196.4%
2000–200917.0%
1990–199913.2%
1980–198911.8%
1970–197919.7%
1960–196912.7%
1950–19596.3%
1940–19495.6%
1939 or earlier6.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.8%
1 bedroom8.2%
2 bedrooms27.3%
3 bedrooms43.8%
4 bedrooms12.7%
5+ bedrooms5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.6%
1 vehicle29.4%
2 vehicles43.4%
3 or more18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.2%
Electricity30.8%
Propane / LP gas36.6%
Fuel oil14.7%
Wood14.7%
No fuel used0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13147.0%
Cohabiting couple155.4%
Male householder, no spouse6924.7%
Female householder, no spouse6422.9%
Households with children under 186322.6%
Households with seniors (65+)14150.5%
Average household size2.32

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.6%31.4%
Married53.5%49.2%
Separated0.0%4.1%
Widowed5.0%7.4%
Divorced16.9%7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%
Some HS, no diploma 3.7%
HS graduate 35.7%
Some college, no degree 23.7%
Associate's degree 10.7%
Bachelor's degree 15.7%
Graduate / professional 8.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.1%
Bachelor's or higher24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool106.9%
Kindergarten96.3%
Elementary school9163.2%
High school3020.8%
College / grad school42.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 13.0%
Construction 10.4%
Finance & real estate 8.8%
Professional & management 8.8%
Transportation & utilities 8.3%
Manufacturing 7.8%
Retail trade 7.8%
Other services 3.6%
Public administration 3.6%
Agriculture & mining 2.1%
Information 1.6%
Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.0%
Service20.2%
Sales & office15.0%
Natural resources & construction12.4%
Production & transportation9.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector59.1%
Government29.5%
Self-employed11.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone65.1%
Carpool9.1%
Public transit2.9%
Walk6.9%
Work from home16.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)35.5

Poverty

All people 22.0%
Under 18 years 36.4%
18 and over 17.8%
Married-couple families 4.6%
Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security54.5%
Retirement income33.3%
Supplemental Security14.7%
Cash public assistance7.9%
Food stamps / SNAP22.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.7%
High blood pressure34.9%
High cholesterol32.9%
Diabetes13.9%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma11.0%
Arthritis27.1%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.8%
Binge drinking18.1%
No physical activity27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.3%
Depression23.1%
Fair or poor health20.2%
Poor mental health16.5%
Poor physical health13.8%
No health insurance12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.3%
Visited dentist57.6%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss18.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5110.4%
Disability%
Any disability23.1%
Under 188.2%
18–64 years26.6%
65 and over30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance38.0%
Public insurance70.4%
No insurance9.0%
Uninsured under 198.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only61795.2%
Spanish20.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)64499.4%
Born in same state64499.4%
Born in different state50277.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen40.6%
Not a US citizen375.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish8413%
Italian385.9%
French355.4%
Arab304.6%
AncestryCount%
Dutch71.1%
German60.9%
English30.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.1%
Internet access82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56575

What city is ZIP code 56575 in?

ZIP code 56575 is primarily assigned to Ponsford, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56575 in?

ZIP code 56575 falls within Becker County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56575 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 56575 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56575 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 56575 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56575?

22% of residents in ZIP code 56575 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 56575 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 56575 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 56575 in?

ZIP code 56575 observes the CST timezone.

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