56759 ZIP Code — Strathcona, MN

Roseau County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56759 is located in Strathcona, Minnesota, within Roseau County. It covers approximately 168.16 square miles and serves a population of 367 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56759

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 $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,848. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56759 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

367
population
168.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56759 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56759

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City Status
Strathcona Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56726 Greenbush (7 mi) 56737 Middle River (9.9 mi) 56714 Badger (16.5 mi) 56758 Strandquist (17.4 mi) 56761 Wannaska (18.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 367
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 135
Geography
Land area 168.16 sq mi
Water area 3.14 sq mi
Latitude 48.5872
Longitude -96.1257
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 33.3% 37.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 31.4% 39.9% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 33.3% 19.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.0% 3.1% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

367
Population
2
People per sq mi
45.9
Median age
$61,848
Median household income
$35,131
Per capita income
$187,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
92.4%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
16.1%
Unemployment
186
Housing units
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
2
Under 5
1
7
5–9
6
19
10–14
15
18
15–19
15
11
20–24
8
11
25–34
9
32
35–44
26
29
45–54
23
32
55–59
26
11
60–64
9
18
65–74
14
12
75–84
9
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187019.1%
18 and over29780.9%
65 and over5715.5%
Median age45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or more races 3.7%
Other race 0.8%
Black or African American 0.3%
GroupCount%
White34991.4%
Hispanic or Latino153.9%
Two or more races143.7%
Other race30.8%
Black or African American10.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.3% 37.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 31.4% 39.9% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 33.3% 19.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.0% 3.1% 8.5%
Under $10k 2.8%
$10k–$15k 2.8%
$15k–$25k 5.6%
$25k–$35k 6.3%
$35k–$50k 16.0%
$50k–$75k 23.6%
$75k–$100k 6.9%
$100k–$150k 18.8%
$150k–$200k 14.6%
$200k+ 2.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.8%
$10k–$15k2.8%
$15k–$25k5.6%
$25k–$35k6.3%
$35k–$50k16.0%
$50k–$75k23.6%
$75k–$100k6.9%
$100k–$150k18.8%
$150k–$200k14.6%
$200k+2.8%
Median income$61,848

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%
$50k–$100k 12.8%
$100k–$150k 20.3%
$150k–$200k 15.8%
$200k–$300k 25.6%
$300k–$500k 18.8%
$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$187,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied92.4%
Renter occupied7.6%
Vacant26.9%
Single-family detached84.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.7%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.62

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.6%
2000–200915.7%
1990–199913.7%
1980–198911.7%
1970–197913.2%
1960–19694.1%
1950–19596.1%
1940–19499.1%
1939 or earlier19.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.0%
1 bedroom5.6%
2 bedrooms22.3%
3 bedrooms41.1%
4 bedrooms20.3%
5+ bedrooms9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle4.9%
2 vehicles41.7%
3 or more51.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas11.1%
Electricity9.0%
Propane / LP gas50.0%
Fuel oil4.9%
Wood21.5%
No fuel used2.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8458.3%
Cohabiting couple1812.5%
Male householder, no spouse3121.5%
Female householder, no spouse117.6%
Households with children under 184128.5%
Households with seniors (65+)4229.2%
Average household size2.55

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.7%18.4%
Married57.6%59.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.5%4.1%
Divorced4.1%18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%
Some HS, no diploma 3.8%
HS graduate 47.2%
Some college, no degree 20.8%
Associate's degree 9.4%
Bachelor's degree 12.8%
Graduate / professional 2.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.5%
Bachelor's or higher15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten11.2%
Elementary school4555.6%
High school1923.5%
College / grad school1619.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%
Retail trade 16.9%
Agriculture & mining 16.4%
Manufacturing 13.6%
Wholesale trade 7.3%
Professional & management 6.8%
Construction 5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%
Other services 2.8%
Transportation & utilities 2.3%
Public administration 2.3%
Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.6%
Service24.3%
Sales & office18.1%
Natural resources & construction18.1%
Production & transportation16.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.4%
Government12.4%
Self-employed6.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.0%
Carpool6.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.6%
Work from home18.6%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)27.6

Poverty

All people 6.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 7.7%
Married-couple families 4.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.8%
Retirement income9.0%
Supplemental Security2.1%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP0.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.2%
High blood pressure34.2%
High cholesterol32.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis25.5%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.1%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.4%
Binge drinking18.8%
No physical activity22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.2%
Depression21.9%
Fair or poor health12.6%
Poor mental health13.0%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.3%
Visited dentist63.0%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss12.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans217.1%
Disability%
Any disability11.7%
Under 181.4%
18–64 years10.8%
65 and over28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.7%
Public insurance43.1%
No insurance5.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only36499.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)35596.7%
Born in same state35496.5%
Born in different state31084.5%
Foreign born10.3%
Naturalized citizen123.3%
Not a US citizen12100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish13236%
Arab308.2%
French113%
AncestryCount%
Italian82.2%
German41.1%
Dutch41.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.2%
Internet access93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56759

What city is ZIP code 56759 in?

ZIP code 56759 is primarily assigned to Strathcona, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56759 in?

ZIP code 56759 falls within Roseau County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56759 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 56759 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56759?

The median home value in ZIP code 56759 is $187,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 56759?

ZIP code 56759 has an estimated population of 367 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56759?

The median household income in ZIP code 56759 is $61,848, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56759 in?

ZIP code 56759 observes the CST timezone.

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