ZIP Code 56516 -- Bejou, MN

Mahnomen | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 85.95% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
352
Unknown
Median Income
$69,250
Home Value
$183,300
Median Rent
$1,281
Median Age
31.60
Diversity Index
34.40
Low
Cost of Living
82.0
below average
Unemployment
3.7%

About ZIP Code 56516

ZIP code 56516 in Bejou, Minnesota is a unknown area with a population of 352. The median household income is $69,250, which is This is 8% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $183,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 82.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 31.60 years. Approximately 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Mahnomen, MN.

Population & Age

Total Population
352
Median Age
31.60
Male Population
192
54.5%
Female Population
160
45.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
34.40 Low
White
79.8%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
7.4%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
11.7%
Other Race
1.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$69,250
Mean Household Income
$90,313
Per Capita Income
$32,456
Below Poverty Line
8.0%

This is 8% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$183,300
Median Rent
$1,281
Total Housing Units
138
Occupied Units
121
Vacant Units
17
12.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1965
Owner Occupied
86.0%
Renter Occupied
14.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.6x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 86.0% Renter 14.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 98.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
162
Employment Rate
96.3%
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
85.8%
Carpool
1.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.8%

Cost of Living Index

82.0
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 56516 is 18.0% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Mahnomen

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
56557 Mahnomen 2,758 $57,731
56589 Waubun 1,760 $72,969
56651 Lengby 667 $80,750
56566 Naytahwaush 613 $44,583

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 56516

ZIP code 56516 (Bejou, MN) has a total population of 352 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 31.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 56516 is $69,250 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 8% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 56516 is primarily located in Bejou, Minnesota (MN). It falls within Mahnomen County.

The median home value in ZIP code 56516 is $183,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,281.

The median age in ZIP code 56516 is 31.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 56516 has a cost of living index of 81.98 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 56516, 21.97% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.93% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 56516 is 3.70%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 5.81% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.