56757 ZIP Code — Stephen, MN

Marshall County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56757 is located in Stephen, Minnesota, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 234.36 square miles and serves a population of 807 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56757

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 $114,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,250. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56757 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

807
population
234.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56757 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56757

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City Status
Stephen Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56713 Argyle (9 mi) 56733 Kennedy (12.4 mi) 56710 Alvarado (16.9 mi) 56732 Karlstad (18.4 mi) 58225 Drayton (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 807
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 089
Geography
Land area 234.36 sq mi
Water area 0.60 sq mi
Latitude 48.4568
Longitude -96.9063
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 40.2% 41.4% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 36.7% 34.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 21.3% 20.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.9% 3.0% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

807
Population
3
People per sq mi
56.8
Median age
$78,250
Median household income
$38,747
Per capita income
$114,100
Median home value
$927
Median monthly rent
89.5%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
409
Housing units
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
14
Under 5
17
24
5–9
29
12
10–14
14
10
15–19
13
5
20–24
7
44
25–34
54
33
35–44
40
31
45–54
37
46
55–59
56
53
60–64
65
45
65–74
56
31
75–84
39
14
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812215.1%
18 and over68584.9%
65 and over20325.2%
Median age56.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Other race 4%
Two or more races 2.8%
Black or African American 1%
GroupCount%
White73985.3%
Hispanic or Latino596.8%
Other race354%
Two or more races242.8%
Black or African American91%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.2% 41.4% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 36.7% 34.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 21.3% 20.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.9% 3.0% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 6.2%
$15k–$25k 6.2%
$25k–$35k 4.5%
$35k–$50k 8.8%
$50k–$75k 19.5%
$75k–$100k 17.3%
$100k–$150k 22.7%
$150k–$200k 9.9%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k6.2%
$15k–$25k6.2%
$25k–$35k4.5%
$35k–$50k8.8%
$50k–$75k19.5%
$75k–$100k17.3%
$100k–$150k22.7%
$150k–$200k9.9%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$78,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%
$50k–$100k 25.0%
$100k–$150k 25.6%
$150k–$200k 13.0%
$200k–$300k 8.2%
$300k–$500k 5.1%
$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$114,100
Median rent / month$927
Owner occupied89.5%
Renter occupied10.5%
Vacant20.9%
Single-family detached82.5%
Large apartment buildings6.1%
Mobile homes3.6%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.21

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20191.3%
2000–20099.2%
1990–19995.2%
1980–19899.9%
1970–197915.5%
1960–196911.7%
1950–195918.8%
1940–19497.6%
1939 or earlier20.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.6%
1 bedroom7.6%
2 bedrooms26.7%
3 bedrooms32.3%
4 bedrooms25.3%
5+ bedrooms6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle24.4%
2 vehicles41.1%
3 or more33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas48.7%
Electricity33.7%
Propane / LP gas13.3%
Fuel oil2.5%
Wood1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family19354.7%
Cohabiting couple82.3%
Male householder, no spouse5716.1%
Female householder, no spouse9526.9%
Households with children under 185615.9%
Households with seniors (65+)13438.0%
Average household size2.12

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.5%14.2%
Married61.7%53.1%
Separated1.2%0.0%
Widowed3.4%20.6%
Divorced7.1%12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 6.5%
HS graduate 38.7%
Some college, no degree 17.1%
Associate's degree 8.8%
Bachelor's degree 19.2%
Graduate / professional 8.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.4%
Bachelor's or higher27.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool109.9%
Kindergarten76.9%
Elementary school6160.4%
High school1615.8%
College / grad school76.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.8%
Manufacturing 19.9%
Education & healthcare 18.1%
Construction 8.8%
Retail trade 8.8%
Wholesale trade 6.5%
Finance & real estate 3.6%
Professional & management 3.4%
Other services 3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%
Public administration 1.0%
Transportation & utilities 0.8%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.3%
Service6.2%
Sales & office17.6%
Natural resources & construction12.2%
Production & transportation19.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector60.6%
Government12.2%
Self-employed24.1%
Unpaid family workers3.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.0%
Carpool7.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.9%
Work from home15.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.6

Poverty

All people 7.3%
Under 18 years 7.3%
18 and over 7.3%
Married-couple families 1.0%
Female-led households 15.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.9%
Retirement income22.1%
Supplemental Security6.5%
Cash public assistance0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP2.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.9%
High blood pressure34.5%
High cholesterol32.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma8.5%
Arthritis27.6%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer8.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.6%
Binge drinking17.3%
No physical activity23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.7%
Depression20.3%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health12.0%
Poor physical health10.0%
No health insurance12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.7%
Visited dentist66.6%
Cholesterol screening91.2%
Teeth loss11.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans416.0%
Disability%
Any disability11.5%
Under 184.1%
18–64 years7.5%
65 and over27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.5%
Public insurance36.0%
No insurance5.6%
Uninsured under 197.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only77696.2%
Spanish445.7%
Other Indo-European445.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)78897.6%
Born in same state77696.2%
Born in different state45856.8%
Foreign born121.5%
Naturalized citizen192.4%
Not a US citizen736.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish32440.1%
Italian556.8%
French273.3%
Dutch121.5%
AncestryCount%
German101.2%
Arab60.7%
English20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.7%
Internet access92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56757

What city is ZIP code 56757 in?

ZIP code 56757 is primarily assigned to Stephen, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56757 in?

ZIP code 56757 falls within Marshall County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56757 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56757 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56757 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 56757 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56757?

The median home value in ZIP code 56757 is $114,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 56757?

ZIP code 56757 has an estimated population of 807 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56757 in?

ZIP code 56757 observes the CST timezone.

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