ZIP Code 56736 - Mentor Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56736 is located in Mentor Minnesota. Portions of 56736 are also in Grove Park-Tilden Township and Godfrey Township and Woodside Township (Polk County) and Onstad Township. 56736 is entirely within Polk County. Regionally, 56736 is located in the Fargo Area.
ZIP Code 56736 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Mentor |
| Primary County | Polk County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 650 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56736 Map
56736 Demographics
56736 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 56736 is White. The current unemployment level in 56736 is 4.9%.
| Population | 650 |
| Population Growth Rate | -31.11% |
| Population Density | 6 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 424 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,273 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $331,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.7% |
56736 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 759 | 98.7% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56736 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 42 | 6.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 83 | 12.61% |
| High School Diploma | 252 | 38.3% |
| No High School Diploma | 12 | 1.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 30 | 4.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 110 | 16.72% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 8.51% |
| Masters Degree | 48 | 7.29% |
| Professional Degree | 12 | 1.82% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13 | 1.98% |
56736 Geography
| Coordinates | 47.69266129, -96.21470642 |
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| Cities/Towns in 56736 | |
| Region | Fargo Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Grand Forks, ND-MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 110 Square Miles |
56736 Schools
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56736 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 3b: -35F to -30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 48d - Lake Agassiz Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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