56721 ZIP Code
East Grand Forks, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56721 |
| City/Town: | East Grand Forks |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,905 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,875 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,995 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,350 |
| Median Home Value: | $242,000 |
| Land Area: | 192.4 sq miles
498.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.9706, -96.9498 |
Population Information (56721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,905 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,657 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,248 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 814 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 927 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 971 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 646 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 710 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,459 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,442 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,247 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 854 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 581 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 722 | 6.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 338 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 194 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $242,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $833 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,350 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,048 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 302 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,920 | 72.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,128 | 27.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,837 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 163 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 227 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,615 | 23.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,732 | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,174 | 17.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,471 | 21.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 455 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56721 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,875 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,783 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,598 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,995 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,895 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,677 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 191 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,224 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,441 | 78.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 884 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 344 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,257 | 84.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 439 | 4.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 245 | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 47 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 245 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 668 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 574 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 746 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 535 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 156 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56721 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 221 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 81 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 218 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 391 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 259 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 625 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 530 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 979 | 24.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 540 | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 204 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56721 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,405 | 77.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 483 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 59 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 156 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 182 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 381 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56721 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 276 | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 411 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 506 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 103 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 764 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 257 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 32 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 364 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 417 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,504 | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 308 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 474 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 261 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (56721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,493 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,444 | 77.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,344 | 30.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 368 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56721 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,294 | 81.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,008 | 24.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 596 | 14.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 130 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 143 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 410 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56721 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,970 | 68.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 119 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 19 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 74 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 101 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 301 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 625 | 14.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 138 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56721 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 238 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 609 | 14.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 402 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 409 | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 942 | 21.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 595 | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 614 | 14.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 100 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 441 | 10.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56721 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 183 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 523 | 12.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 923 | 21.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,349 | 31.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,095 | 25.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 277 | 6.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56721 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,355 | 58.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 397 | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,048 | 25.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 64 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 43 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 87 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 54 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56721 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 258 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,018 | 25.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,560 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,212 | 29.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56721 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 144 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 89 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 231 | 7.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 367 | 12.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,301 | 44.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 655 | 22.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 122 | 4.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 11 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56721 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,683 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $651 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $833 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (56721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,048 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,232 | 55.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,097 | 27.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 619 | 15.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 917 | 22.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,582 | 39.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 904 | 22.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56721 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,110 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,377 | 33.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,311 | 56.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 79 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 339 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,035 | 25.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56721 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,896 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 179 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 221 | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,338 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 582 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 576 | 19.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,769 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 391 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,861 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,432 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 112 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 825 | 57.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 495 | 34.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56721 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,309 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,354 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 510 | 37.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 844 | 62.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 672 | 49.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,591 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 123 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 314 | 255.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 314 | 255.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 314 | 255.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 15 | 12.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 117 | 95.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 101 | 82.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56721 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,091 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,472 | 93.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 619 | 6.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 226 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 64 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 16 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 313 | 3.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56721 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,048 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,807 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
East Grand Forks, MN56721