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 | 15.12¢/kWh | 11.99¢/kWh | 9.04¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.11¢/kWh | 13.27¢/kWh | 8.26¢/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 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 56542, student loan have received the most complaints in 56542 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Polk County region was communication tactics.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Student loan | 2 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Communication tactics | 1 |
| Dealing with your lender or servicer | 1 |
| Struggling to repay your loan | 1 |