ZIP Code 56738 -- Newfolden, MN

Marshall | 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.
  • 86.07% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,228
Unknown
Median Income
$71,250
Home Value
$187,200
Median Rent
$683
Median Age
43.90
Diversity Index
15.60
Very Low
Cost of Living
62.9
significantly below average
Unemployment
6.2%

About ZIP Code 56738

ZIP code 56738 in Newfolden, Minnesota is a unknown area with a population of 1,228. The median household income is $71,250, which is This is 5% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $187,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 62.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.90 years. Approximately 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Marshall, MN.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,228
Median Age
43.90
Male Population
655
53.3%
Female Population
573
46.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
15.60 Very Low
White
94.5%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
3.0%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.8%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.4%
Other Race
0.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$71,250
Mean Household Income
$83,764
Per Capita Income
$35,833
Below Poverty Line
8.9%

This is 5% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$187,200
Median Rent
$683
Total Housing Units
608
Occupied Units
524
Vacant Units
84
13.8% vacancy
Median Year Built
1976
Owner Occupied
86.1%
Renter Occupied
13.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.6x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 86.1% Renter 13.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 92.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.2%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
595
Employment Rate
93.8%
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
71.1%
Carpool
7.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
17.9%

Cost of Living Index

62.9
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 56738 is 37.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Marshall

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
56762 Radium 2,433 $62,933
56757 Stephen 861 $80,938
56727 Grygla 858 $87,250
56737 Middle river 811 $72,679
56713 Argyle 777 $87,188
56744 Oslo 571 $81,750

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 56738

ZIP code 56738 (Newfolden, MN) has a total population of 1,228 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 56738 is $71,250 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 5% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 56738 is primarily located in Newfolden, Minnesota (MN). It falls within Marshall County.

The median home value in ZIP code 56738 is $187,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $683.

The median age in ZIP code 56738 is 43.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 56738 has a cost of living index of 62.88 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 56738, 18.92% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.17% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 56738 is 6.22%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 17.86% 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.