56760 ZIP Code — Viking, MN

Marshall County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56760 is located in Viking, Minnesota, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 83.40 square miles and serves a population of 405 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56760

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 $179,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $96,719. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56760 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

405

population

83.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56760 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56760

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56760. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Viking	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56738 Newfolden (11.4 mi) 56762 Warren (11.6 mi) 56758 Strandquist (13.1 mi) 56701 Thief River Falls (19.3 mi) 56713 Argyle (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	405
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	83.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	48.2682
Longitude	-96.4891
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	33.7%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	34.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	20.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

405

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$96,719

Median household income

$44,984

Per capita income

$179,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.8%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

208

Housing units

11.5%

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	51	12.6%
18 and over	354	87.4%
65 and over	80	19.8%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Black or African American 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	372	87.3%
Two or more races	23	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	21	4.9%
Black or African American	10	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.7%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	34.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	20.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	30.7%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$96,719

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 23.0%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.8%
Renter occupied	3.2%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	20.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	34.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	26.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	9.0%
Propane / LP gas	61.4%
Fuel oil	22.2%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	63	33.3%
Female householder, no spouse	29	15.3%
Households with children under 18	33	17.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	32.8%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	18.8%
Married	46.9%	66.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.1%
Widowed	4.7%	5.6%
Divorced	9.4%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 30.2%

Associate's degree 17.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	5.2%
Kindergarten	3	5.2%
Elementary school	27	46.6%
High school	6	10.3%
College / grad school	19	32.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.4%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Wholesale trade 13.3%

Retail trade 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Construction 3.9%

Professional & management 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Other services 0.4%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	18.1%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.0%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.5%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	390	96.3%
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)	397	98.0%
Born in same state	393	97.0%
Born in different state	318	78.5%
Foreign born	4	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	2.0%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	220	54.3%
Italian	17	4.2%
French	15	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	3.2%
English	7	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56760

What city is ZIP code 56760 in?

ZIP code 56760 is primarily assigned to Viking, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56760 in?

ZIP code 56760 falls within Marshall County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56760 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 56760 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56760?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 56760 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 56760 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56760?

The median home value in ZIP code 56760 is $179,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 56760 in?

ZIP code 56760 observes the CST timezone.