Zip code 56756: Salol, Minnesota
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 56756
56756 is a rural zip code in Salol, Minnesota (Roseau County), covering 129 sq mi of land. About 581 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 46 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $94,583 a year, 17% above the national median of $80,734. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $184,900, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $986 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 15.8 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; office and administrative support; and construction and repair.
How 56756 compares
- Homeownership rate89.2%95thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%232nd of 851 in MN
- 89thU.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8240th of 854 in MN
- Poverty rate18.9%82ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%54th of 852 in MN
- Housing vacancy11.6%77thU.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%377th of 851 in MN
- Median earnings per worker$57,91772ndU.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389161st of 851 in MN
- Median household income$94,58367thU.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062199th of 846 in MN
- Per capita income$39,90249thU.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237424th of 853 in MN
- Diversity index45.945thU.S. 61.4 · MN 41.196th of 854 in MN
- Veterans5.1%40thU.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%668th of 854 in MN
- Broadband access90.7%39thU.S. 91% · MN 91.6%334th of 851 in MN
- Uninsured rate4.3%25thU.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%425th of 853 in MN
- Residents under 1819.1%25thU.S. 22% · MN 22.9%655th of 854 in MN
- 20thU.S. $1,413 · MN $1,280314th of 757 in MN
- Work from home7.7%20thU.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%682nd of 852 in MN
- 19thU.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%784th of 854 in MN
- Median home value$184,90018thU.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300591st of 842 in MN
- 14thU.S. 10% · MN 9.3%764th of 852 in MN
- 13thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%701st of 854 in MN
- 8thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%597th of 853 in MN
- Tech workers0.6%7thU.S. 3.8% · MN 4%640th of 852 in MN
- 3rdU.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%714th of 854 in MN
- Average commute15.8 min2ndStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min804th of 849 in MN
- Population5811stU.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445679th of 854 in MN
- Population density5/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi790th of 854 in MN
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%782nd of 828 in MN
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%827th of 852 in MN
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%827th of 852 in MN
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453812th of 848 in MN
| Measure | 56756 | Roseau | MN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 89.2% | 79.2% | 72.2% | 65.2% | 232nd of 851 | |
| Median age | 46 | 41.9 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 240th of 854 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 18.9% | 12.2% | 9.3% | 12.5% | 54th of 852 | |
| Housing vacancy | 11.6% | 12.8% | 9.3% | 10.1% | 377th of 851 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $57,917 | $50,177 | $54,389 | $49,666 | 161st of 851 | |
| Median household income | $94,583 | $74,474 | $89,062 | $80,734 | 199th of 846 | |
| Per capita income | $39,902 | $38,348 | $48,237 | $44,673 | 424th of 853 | |
| Diversity index | 45.9 | 21.5 | 41.1 | 61.4 | 96th of 854 | |
| Veterans | 5.1% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 668th of 854 | |
| Broadband access | 90.7% | 89.9% | 91.6% | 91% | 334th of 851 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.7% | 8.4% | 425th of 853 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.1% | 23.8% | 22.9% | 22% | 655th of 854 | |
| Median gross rent | $986 | $880 | $1,280 | $1,413 | 314th of 757 | |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 10.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% | 682nd of 852 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.2% | 19.1% | 17.3% | 17.2% | 784th of 854 | |
| Median home value | $184,900 | $183,700 | $329,300 | $332,700 | 591st of 842 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.5% | 11.2% | 9.3% | 10% | 764th of 852 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 16.8% | 21.4% | 39.4% | 35.7% | 701st of 854 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.3% | 3.7% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 597th of 853 | |
| Tech workers | 0.6% | 1.6% | 4% | 3.8% | 640th of 852 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% | 3.3% | 8.7% | 14.1% | 714th of 854 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 15.8 min | 17.1 min | 22.7 min | 26.4 min | 804th of 849 | |
| Population | 581 | 15,302 | 5,739,445 | 334,922,499 | 679th of 854 | |
| Population density | 5/sq mi | 9/sq mi | 72/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 790th of 854 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 3.7% | 33.8% | 48.1% | 51.1% | 782nd of 828 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.9% | 6.7% | 10.9% | 9.7% | 827th of 852 | |
| Government workers | 5.3% | 10.7% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 827th of 852 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.330 | 0.429 | 0.453 | 0.483 | 812th of 848 |
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
- White71%
- Black0.2%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0.2%
- Native American5%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial19%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 268
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 70.9%
- Married couples
- 60.4%
- Living alone
- 17.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.1%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 303
- Owner-occupied
- 89.2%
- Vacant
- 11.6%
- Median year built
- 1991
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 3.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 3.7%
- Home value to income
- 2.0× (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 | 56756 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $65,313 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,938 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,625 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $49,792 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $58,864 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3%
- Households with broadband
- 90.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 56.7%
- No internet access
- 5.2%
- Without health insurance
- 4.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Salol
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Roseau County
- Center point
- 48.9009° N, 95.5603° W
- Land area
- 129 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 56756
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56751 | Roseau, MN | 11 mi | $77,279 |
| 56763 | Warroad, MN | 12 mi | $65,000 |
| 56682 | Swift, MN · PO box | 16 mi | — |
| 56673 | Roosevelt, MN | 21 mi | $68,500 |
| 56761 | Wannaska, MN | 21 mi | $75,729 |
| 56714 | Badger, MN | 22 mi | $70,962 |
| 56711 | Angle Inlet, MN | 24 mi | $33,852 |
| 56726 | Greenbush, MN | 32 mi | $71,667 |
| 56724 | Gatzke, MN | 33 mi | $48,750 |
| 56759 | Strathcona, MN | 34 mi | $75,625 |
| 56727 | Grygla, MN | 39 mi | $87,250 |
| 56737 | Middle River, MN | 40 mi | $72,679 |
Questions about 56756
What city is zip code 56756?
56756 is assigned to Salol, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 56756 in?
56756 is in Roseau County, Minnesota.
What is the population of 56756?
About 581 people live in 56756, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 56756 in?
56756 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 56756?
The median household income in 56756 is $94,583.
What zip codes are near 56756?
The closest zip codes to 56756 are 56751, 56763, 56682, 56673, 56761.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56756, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.