56578 ZIP Code — Rochert, MN

Becker County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56578 is located in Rochert, Minnesota, within Becker County. It covers approximately 55.47 square miles and serves a population of 713 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56578

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $284,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,688. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56578 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

713

population

55.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56578 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56578

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City	Status
Rochert	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	713
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	55.47 sq mi
Water area	20.47 sq mi
Latitude	46.9305
Longitude	-95.6713
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	25.3%	41.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	6.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

713

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$89,688

Median household income

$43,979

Per capita income

$284,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.0%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

587

Housing units

32.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	161	22.6%
18 and over	552	77.4%
65 and over	168	23.6%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Two or more races 5.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	651	91%
Two or more races	39	5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	2.9%
Black or African American	2	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.3%	41.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	6.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 29.4%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	29.4%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$89,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 31.0%

$500k–$1M 12.5%

$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$284,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.0%
Renter occupied	4.0%
Vacant	50.1%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.4%
2 vehicles	49.5%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	27.8%
Propane / LP gas	40.5%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	26.1%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	72.9%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	41	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	29	9.7%
Households with children under 18	83	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	38.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.7%	9.9%
Married	73.9%	79.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.2%	4.6%
Divorced	6.2%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 21.3%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 18.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	32.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	5.9%
Elementary school	98	64.5%
High school	45	29.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Professional & management 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Construction 9.0%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Other services 7.5%

Retail trade 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Information 2.7%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.9%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	14.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.2%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	704	98.7%
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)	713	100.0%
Born in same state	713	100.0%
Born in different state	501	70.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	244	34.2%
Italian	89	12.5%
French	64	9%
Dutch	16	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	2.1%
German	4	0.6%
English	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56578

What city is ZIP code 56578 in?

ZIP code 56578 is primarily assigned to Rochert, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56578 in?

ZIP code 56578 falls within Becker County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56578 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 56578 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56578 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 56578 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56578 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56578 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 56578?

ZIP code 56578 has an estimated population of 713 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56578 in?

ZIP code 56578 observes the CST timezone.