56385 ZIP Code — Villard, MN

Pope County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56385 is located in Villard, Minnesota, within Pope County. It covers approximately 73.66 square miles and serves a population of 876 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56385

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 $185,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,844. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56385 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

876

population

73.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56385 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56385

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56385. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Villard	Acceptable
Villard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56334 Glenwood (9.3 mi) 56378 Sauk Centre (11.6 mi) 56360 Osakis (11.9 mi) 56349 Lowry (14.9 mi) 56355 Nelson (15.1 mi) 56308 Alexandria (15.5 mi) 56316 Brooten (16.4 mi) 56336 Grey Eagle (19.7 mi) 56352 Melrose (19.9 mi) 56381 Starbuck (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	876
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	73.66 sq mi
Water area	3.60 sq mi
Latitude	45.7081
Longitude	-95.2167
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	320

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	40.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	32.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	23.3%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

876

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$59,844

Median household income

$35,414

Per capita income

$185,600

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

570

Housing units

17.2%

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	174	19.9%
18 and over	702	80.1%
65 and over	217	24.8%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	854	95.1%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2.4%
Two or more races	22	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	40.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	32.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	23.3%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 16.2%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 27.6%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	16.2%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	27.6%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$59,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 11.4%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,600
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	35.7%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	21.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	63.5%
Fuel oil	12.2%
Wood	7.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	250	63.3%
Cohabiting couple	45	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	53	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	47	11.9%
Households with children under 18	96	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	41.3%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.1%	12.3%
Married	64.8%	68.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	12.3%
Divorced	14.4%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 20.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	7.6%
Kindergarten	6	5.0%
Elementary school	66	55.5%
High school	24	20.2%
College / grad school	14	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.6%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Construction 10.5%

Retail trade 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Professional & management 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Other services 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	16.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.9%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	19.9%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 15.5%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	795	90.8%
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)	873	99.7%
Born in same state	865	98.7%
Born in different state	750	85.6%
Foreign born	8	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	212	24.2%
Italian	78	8.9%
Arab	44	5%
French	27	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	25	2.9%
Dutch	7	0.8%
English	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56385

What city is ZIP code 56385 in?

ZIP code 56385 is primarily assigned to Villard, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56385 in?

ZIP code 56385 falls within Pope County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56385 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 56385 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56385 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 56385 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56385?

The median home value in ZIP code 56385 is $185,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 56385?

ZIP code 56385 has an estimated population of 876 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56385 in?

ZIP code 56385 observes the CST timezone.