ZIP code 56540

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 56540 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Fertile, MN. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 56540 ZIP code area.

56540 is the zip code for

Fertile, MN

Total population
1,962
Housing units
920
Land area
(sq. miles)
189.31
Density
(people per sq. mile)
10.36
Water area
(sq. miles)
3.09

Demographic data for zip code 56540

Gender:

Male
985
Female
977
Median age
Male
43.20
Female
45.60
Gender

Households:

Total households
801
Family households
548
Nonfamily households
253
Average household size
2.39
Average family size
2.95
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
920
Occupied housing units
801
Owner-occupied
664
Renter-occupied
137
Vacant housing units
119
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
123
5 to 9 years
153
10 to 14 years
147
15 to 19 years
114
20 to 24 years
68
25 to 34 years
168
35 to 44 years
237
45 to 54 years
299
55 to 59 years
126
60 to 64 years
115
65 to 74 years
173
75 to 84 years
148
85 years and over
91
Median age
44.00
Age

Race:

White
1,898
Hispanic or Latino
26
Black or African American
2
Asian
5
American Indian & Alaska Native
6
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
0
Two or More Races
25
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 56540

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
1,518
Civilian labor force
989
Employed
928
Unemployed
61
Armed Forces
4
Not in labor force
525
Percent Unemployed
6.2%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
905
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
699
Carpooled
92
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
2
Walked
43
Other means
15
Worked at home
54
Mean travel time
22.4 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
928
Management / business / science / arts
317
Service
142
Sales / office
200
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
144
Production / transportation / material moving
125
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
928
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
118
Construction
75
Manufacturing
76
Wholesale trade
33
Retail trade
127
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
95
Information
8
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
19
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
44
Educational services / health care / social assistance
227
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
37
Public administration
39
Other services
30
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
928
Private wage & salary workers
593
Government workers
206
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
129
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
790
Less than $10,000
41
$10,000 to $14,999
52
$15,000 to $24,999
120
$25,000 to $34,999
68
$35,000 to $49,999
110
$50,000 to $74,999
183
$75,000 to $99,999
80
$100,000 to $149,999
87
$150,000 to $199,999
9
$200,000 or more
40
Median household income
$50,476
Mean household income
$75,566
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
11.0%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 56540

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Fertile-beltrami Elementary
210 Mill Street
(218) 945-69532346812.6
Fertile-beltrami Secondary
210 Mill Street
(218) 945-69532527012.8

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 56540

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Bridges Medical Services201 9th Street West
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-50008
Eleah Medical Center930 First Street Ne
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
(218) 685-446115
Fergus Falls Reg Treatment Ctr1400 North Union Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-7200150
First Care Medical Services
900 Hilligoss Boulevard Se
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-113372
Lake Region Healthcare Corp
712 South Cascade Street
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-8000137
Mahnomen Health Center414 Jefferson Avenue
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-251166
Perham Memorial Hosp & Home
665 Third Street Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-4500123
St Francis Medical Center415 Oak Street
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-3000171
St Mary's Regional Health Ctr
1027 Washington Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5611165

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