| ZIP Code | 56542 |
| ZIP Code Name | Fosston |
| Primary County | Polk County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 2,516 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
56542 is a United States ZIP Code located in Fosston Minnesota. Portions of 56542 are also in Queen Township and Rosebud Township and Brandsvold Township and Sletten Township and Heier Township. 56542 is primarily within Polk County with some portions in Mahnomen County. 56542 is within the Fargo Area.
56542 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 56542 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56542 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56542 is White. The current unemployment level in 56542 is 3.2%.
| Population | 2,516 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.00% |
| Population Density | 14 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,264 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $50,543 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $57,780 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 3.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 95.60% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 81.29% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,325 | 95.6% |
| Black | 6 | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 36 | 1.48% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 478 | 82.84% |
| Black | 4 | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 76 | 13.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 135 | 7.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 319 | 16.98% |
| High School Diploma | 737 | 39.22% |
| No High School Diploma | 26 | 1.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 97 | 5.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 262 | 13.94% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 10.16% |
| Masters Degree | 73 | 3.89% |
| Professional Degree | 13 | 0.69% |
| Doctorate Degree | 16 | 0.85% |
| Coordinates | 47.56817627,-95.72578430 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 56542 | |
| Region | Fargo Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Grand Forks, ND-MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 175 Square Miles |
| US Congressional Districts in 56542 | |
| Minnesota State Senate Districts in 56542 | |
| Minnesota State House of Representatives Districts in 56542 |
| School Districts in 56542 |