Zip code 56724: Gatzke, Minnesota
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 56724
56724 is a rural zip code in Gatzke, Minnesota (Marshall County), covering 124 sq mi of land. About 112 people live here. The median resident is 65.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $48,750 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $104,200, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.6 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and office and administrative support. 18% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 56724 compares
Only about 112 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age65.399thU.S. 38.9 · MN 38.84th of 854 in MN
- Veterans20.4%99thU.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%5th of 854 in MN
- Housing vacancy39.6%99thU.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%92nd of 851 in MN
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%4th of 854 in MN
- 96thU.S. 10% · MN 9.3%151st of 852 in MN
- Average commute36.6 min94thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min31st of 849 in MN
- Homeownership rate81.8%82ndStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%509th of 851 in MN
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%86th of 853 in MN
- Poverty rate17.9%79thU.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%64th of 852 in MN
- 55thU.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453222nd of 848 in MN
- Median earnings per worker$46,87546thU.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389533rd of 851 in MN
- Government workers12.8%43rdU.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%420th of 852 in MN
- Per capita income$31,41223rdU.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237782nd of 853 in MN
- 18thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%612th of 854 in MN
- Uninsured rate3.6%18thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%513th of 853 in MN
- 16thU.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%328th of 854 in MN
- Median household income$48,7508thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062824th of 846 in MN
- Work from home5.1%8thU.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%793rd of 852 in MN
- Residents under 1812.5%4thU.S. 22% · MN 22.9%802nd of 854 in MN
- 4thU.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%786th of 852 in MN
- Median home value$104,2003rdU.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300816th of 842 in MN
- 3rdU.S. 61.4 · MN 41.1740th of 854 in MN
- Broadband access74.5%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · MN 91.6%828th of 851 in MN
- Population1121stU.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445851st of 854 in MN
- Population density1/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi851st of 854 in MN
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%804th of 828 in MN
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · MN 4%794th of 852 in MN
| Measure | 56724 | Marshall | MN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65.3 | 43.2 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 4th of 854 | |
| Veterans | 20.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 5th of 854 | |
| Housing vacancy | 39.6% | 14% | 9.3% | 10.1% | 92nd of 851 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 50.9% | 23% | 17.3% | 17.2% | 4th of 854 | |
| Self-employed workers | 17.9% | 16.6% | 9.3% | 10% | 151st of 852 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 36.6 min | 23.1 min | 22.7 min | 26.4 min | 31st of 849 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 81.8% | 83% | 72.2% | 65.2% | 509th of 851 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7.1% | 3.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 86th of 853 | |
| Poverty rate | 17.9% | 8.3% | 9.3% | 12.5% | 64th of 852 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.441 | 0.388 | 0.453 | 0.483 | 222nd of 848 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $46,875 | $51,200 | $54,389 | $49,666 | 533rd of 851 | |
| Government workers | 12.8% | 15% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 420th of 852 | |
| Per capita income | $31,412 | $37,984 | $48,237 | $44,673 | 782nd of 853 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.9% | 18.7% | 39.4% | 35.7% | 612th of 854 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.6% | 4.6% | 4.7% | 8.4% | 513th of 853 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.7% | 2% | 8.7% | 14.1% | 328th of 854 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $48,750 | $72,543 | $89,062 | $80,734 | 824th of 846 | |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 10% | 17.6% | 15.1% | 793rd of 852 | |
| Residents under 18 | 12.5% | 23.3% | 22.9% | 22% | 802nd of 854 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.1% | 6.7% | 10.9% | 9.7% | 786th of 852 | |
| Median home value | $104,200 | $164,500 | $329,300 | $332,700 | 816th of 842 | |
| Diversity index | 8.6 | 16.9 | 41.1 | 61.4 | 740th of 854 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 74.5% | 87.4% | 91.6% | 91% | 828th of 851 | |
| Population | 112 | 8,909 | 5,739,445 | 334,922,499 | 851st of 854 | |
| Population density | 1/sq mi | 5/sq mi | 72/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 851st of 854 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 42.7% | 48.1% | 51.1% | 804th of 828 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.8% | 4% | 3.8% | 794th of 852 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White96%
- Black2%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian3%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 55
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 70.9%
- Married couples
- 67.3%
- Living alone
- 25.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 20.4%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 91
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Vacant
- 39.6%
- Median year built
- 1973
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 56724 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $48,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $60,750 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $51,875 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $29,167 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.2%
- Households with broadband
- 74.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 61.8%
- No internet access
- 23.6%
- Without health insurance
- 3.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Gatzke
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Marshall County
- Center point
- 48.4453° N, 95.7348° W
- Land area
- 124 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
56724 spans 2 counties
- Marshall County98% of land
- Roseau County2% of land
Zip codes near 56724
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56761 | Wannaska, MN | 11 mi | $75,729 |
| 56737 | Middle River, MN | 13 mi | $72,679 |
| 56727 | Grygla, MN | 17 mi | $87,250 |
| 56759 | Strathcona, MN | 18 mi | $75,625 |
| 56725 | Goodridge, MN | 21 mi | $72,917 |
| 56751 | Roseau, MN | 25 mi | $77,279 |
| 56714 | Badger, MN | 27 mi | $70,962 |
| 56738 | Newfolden, MN | 29 mi | $71,250 |
| 56726 | Greenbush, MN | 29 mi | $71,667 |
| 56763 | Warroad, MN | 31 mi | $65,000 |
| 56701 | Thief River Falls, MN | 31 mi | $78,599 |
| 56756 | Salol, MN | 33 mi | $94,583 |
Questions about 56724
What city is zip code 56724?
56724 is assigned to Gatzke, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 56724 in?
56724 is mostly in Marshall County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 56724?
About 112 people live in 56724, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 56724 in?
56724 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 56724?
The median household income in 56724 is $48,750.
What zip codes are near 56724?
The closest zip codes to 56724 are 56761, 56737, 56727, 56759, 56725.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56724, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.