ZIP Code 56540 - Fertile Minnesota

ZIP Code 56540 is located in Fertile Minnesota. Portions of 56540 are also in Garfield Township (Polk County) and Sundal Township and Garden Township and Godfrey Township and Bear Park Township. 56540 is primarily within Polk County, with some portions in Norman County. Regionally, it is located in the Fargo Area.

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ZIP Code 56540 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameFertile
Primary CountyPolk County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,916
Area Code(s)218
Current Time
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56540 Demographics

56540 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56540 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56540 is White. The current unemployment level in 56540 is 3.3%.

Population1,916
Population Growth Rate-7.33%
Population Density14 People per Square Mile
Total Households791
Percentage High Income Households5.3%
Median Household Income (2021)$64,167
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$68,160
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)3.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 97.80%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 92.51%

56540 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,82597.8%
Black50.27%
Hispanic180.96%
Asian40.21%
Native American140.75%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

56540 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White42094.59%
Black20.45%
Hispanic173.83%
Asian10.23%
Native American40.9%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

56540 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College655.44%
Bachelor Degree22618.91%
High School Diploma39933.39%
No High School Diploma141.17%
GED or Alternate282.34%
1 or More Years of College19316.15%
Associates Degree19416.23%
Masters Degree665.52%
Professional Degree80.67%
Doctorate Degree20.17%

56540 Geography

Coordinates47.52501678,-96.25057220
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 56540
RegionFargo Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaGrand Forks, ND-MN
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area141 Square Miles

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56540 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 3b: -35F to -30F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion48d - Lake Agassiz Plains

56540 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)-70142943525654443217128
Avg Max Temp (°F)14223453687680796855341950
Avg Precip (In.).7.54.961.392.633.873.443.172.412.031.01.5722.72

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