56585 ZIP Code — Ulen, MN

Clay County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56585 is located in Ulen, Minnesota, within Clay County. It covers approximately 125.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,063 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56585

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 $196,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,098. 45% 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 27 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 56585 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,063
population
125.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56585 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56585

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City Status
Ulen Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56552 Hitterdal (6.3 mi) 56569 Ogema (9 mi) 56584 Twin Valley (11.4 mi) 56549 Hawley (12.5 mi) 56554 Lake Park (13.5 mi) 56536 Felton (14.7 mi) 56521 Callaway (15.3 mi) 56511 Audubon (17.9 mi) 56589 Waubun (18.9 mi) 56519 Borup (19.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,063
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 027
Geography
Land area 125.47 sq mi
Water area 0.22 sq mi
Latitude 47.0790
Longitude -96.1853
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 48.6% 38.4% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.9% 32.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.8% 25.3% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.6% 3.9% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,063
Population
8
People per sq mi
50.3
Median age
$58,098
Median household income
$32,642
Per capita income
$196,000
Median home value
$579
Median monthly rent
81.6%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
434
Housing units
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
39
Under 5
35
21
5–9
20
43
10–14
40
28
15–19
25
7
20–24
6
44
25–34
40
39
35–44
35
92
45–54
84
45
55–59
41
19
60–64
17
85
65–74
78
57
75–84
52
37
85+
34
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824122.7%
18 and over82277.3%
65 and over34332.3%
Median age50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%
Two or more races 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Black or African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,01094.7%
Two or more races282.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native181.7%
Black or African American40.4%
Hispanic or Latino30.3%
Other race30.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 48.6% 38.4% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.9% 32.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.8% 25.3% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.6% 3.9% 8.5%
Under $10k 10.4%
$10k–$15k 4.1%
$15k–$25k 6.8%
$25k–$35k 12.4%
$35k–$50k 11.4%
$50k–$75k 14.1%
$75k–$100k 11.4%
$100k–$150k 23.0%
$150k–$200k 4.8%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.4%
$10k–$15k4.1%
$15k–$25k6.8%
$25k–$35k12.4%
$35k–$50k11.4%
$50k–$75k14.1%
$75k–$100k11.4%
$100k–$150k23.0%
$150k–$200k4.8%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$58,098

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%
$50k–$100k 15.2%
$100k–$150k 19.8%
$150k–$200k 11.2%
$200k–$300k 16.0%
$300k–$500k 27.9%
$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$196,000
Median rent / month$579
Owner occupied81.6%
Renter occupied18.4%
Vacant7.6%
Single-family detached70.4%
Large apartment buildings4.2%
Mobile homes8.8%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)2.27

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.4%
2000–200917.0%
1990–199912.4%
1980–19895.7%
1970–197916.3%
1960–19699.8%
1950–19597.8%
1940–19495.2%
1939 or earlier22.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom12.4%
2 bedrooms17.4%
3 bedrooms35.8%
4 bedrooms28.5%
5+ bedrooms5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.4%
1 vehicle20.7%
2 vehicles31.5%
3 or more42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas21.3%
Electricity25.7%
Propane / LP gas39.1%
Fuel oil7.0%
Wood6.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22646.8%
Cohabiting couple224.6%
Male householder, no spouse13227.3%
Female householder, no spouse10321.3%
Households with children under 1813528.0%
Households with seniors (65+)21043.5%
Average household size2.13

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.6%14.1%
Married53.8%54.6%
Separated0.5%0.0%
Widowed9.3%21.7%
Divorced15.8%9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%
Some HS, no diploma 5.6%
HS graduate 36.4%
Some college, no degree 17.8%
Associate's degree 23.8%
Bachelor's degree 13.9%
Graduate / professional 1.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.6%
Bachelor's or higher15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool73.7%
Kindergarten42.1%
Elementary school11560.5%
High school5126.8%
College / grad school136.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%
Finance & real estate 13.6%
Construction 12.9%
Agriculture & mining 12.7%
Manufacturing 8.2%
Retail trade 6.0%
Professional & management 4.2%
Other services 4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%
Transportation & utilities 3.2%
Public administration 2.7%
Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts53.6%
Service10.4%
Sales & office10.2%
Natural resources & construction17.4%
Production & transportation8.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector58.1%
Government24.1%
Self-employed17.4%
Unpaid family workers0.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone65.6%
Carpool15.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.2%
Work from home15.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.4

Poverty

All people 15.8%
Under 18 years 24.5%
18 and over 13.1%
Married-couple families 5.8%
Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.3%
Retirement income23.8%
Supplemental Security7.2%
Cash public assistance4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP10.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.8%
High blood pressure34.3%
High cholesterol33.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma8.4%
Arthritis27.0%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease5.9%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.9%
Binge drinking19.8%
No physical activity21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.7%
Depression22.2%
Fair or poor health12.0%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health9.6%
No health insurance10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.3%
Visited dentist71.5%
Cholesterol screening90.6%
Teeth loss11.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans698.4%
Disability%
Any disability21.6%
Under 183.3%
18–64 years19.4%
65 and over39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.1%
Public insurance64.5%
No insurance5.6%
Uninsured under 196.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only98993.0%
Spanish20.2%
Other Indo-European20.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,06099.7%
Born in same state1,05999.6%
Born in different state65561.6%
Foreign born10.1%
Naturalized citizen30.3%
Not a US citizen266.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish44541.9%
French535%
Italian302.8%
Dutch70.7%
AncestryCount%
German40.4%
Irish30.3%
Arab20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.4%
Internet access84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56585

What city is ZIP code 56585 in?

ZIP code 56585 is primarily assigned to Ulen, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56585 in?

ZIP code 56585 falls within Clay County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56585 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 56585 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56585 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 56585 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56585 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56585 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56585?

16% of residents in ZIP code 56585 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 56585 in?

ZIP code 56585 observes the CST timezone.

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