ZIP Code 56542 is associated with the city of Fosston in Minnesota (Polk County) in the U.S. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $49,595. The ZIP Code 56542 has a median age of approximately 45.3 years, with 28.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 91.1% in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $27,942. The current population estimate is 2,808.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 56542 is $49,595, while the region's mean household income is $63,124. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,942. The per capita income in ZIP Code 56542 of $27,942 is approximately 25.74% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 5.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 43.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.2% of the population in 56542 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.8% of 56542 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.8% |
In ZIP Code 56542, 91.1% of the population graduated high school, while 26.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.3% in this Polk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.3% |
| Associate's degree | 12.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 56542, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 3.7% of 56542 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 56542 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.0%), followed by Black or African American (2.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Some other race | 1.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 56542 are older than average. The median age of 45.3 years in ZIP Code 56542 is approximately 18.9% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 56542 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.2% of 56542 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.9% |
| 85 years and over | 4.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 56542 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 56542 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 56542, an estimated 29.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Polk County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 29.9% |
In 56542, 61.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.3 minutes. Approximately 29.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 56542 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.0% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 56542 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.1% |
| Construction | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.8% |
| Retail trade | 11.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.7% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.1% |
| Public administration | 3.1% |
In ZIP Code 56542, 97.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Polk County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 56542 | 10.61¢/kWh | 8.77¢/kWh | 9.97¢/kWh |
| Minnesota | 17.1¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 9.79¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 56542 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 3 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 3.65 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.13 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.17 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.72 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 6.22 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.15 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 3.32 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 2.33 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 1.78 | 5.46 |