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Moorhead, MN
City in Clay County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56560, 56562, 56563.
Population
45,036
Land area
22.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,021
ZIP codes
3
Moorhead and its ZIP codes
Moorhead at a glance
- Moorhead is about 28 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 23rd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $72,761, 18% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,000 (24% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,033 a month.
Local data for Moorhead, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moorhead, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,761
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$249,000
Median rent
$1,033/mo
Homeownership
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher
41.6%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,044), Norwegian Americans (10,863), Irish Americans (2,841).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Moorhead.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,501
19,568 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,518
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$356M
FY 2026, $5,446 per person
PPP loans
$78.3M
1,326 loans, 9,018 jobs reported
How people get to work
Moorhead, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moorhead, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
729
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
177
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 0°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moorhead, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Moorhead
3 in or overlapping Moorhead. Population shown
Cities near Moorhead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DilworthCity | 2.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Fargo, NDCity | 5 mi | 51.5 |
| North River, NDCity | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Prairie Rose, NDCity | 6 mi | 0 |
| Reile's Acres, NDCity | 6.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Briarwood, NDCity | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Frontier, NDCity | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| West Fargo, NDCity | 7.5 mi | 16.2 |
| GlyndonCity | 8 mi | 1.6 |
| SabinCity | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Harwood, NDCity | 9.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Brooktree Park, NDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Horace, NDCity | 12 mi | 12.7 |
| GeorgetownCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Mapleton, NDCity | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| BakerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moorhead, MN in?
- Moorhead is in Clay County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Moorhead, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Moorhead include 56560, 56562, 56563.
- What is the population of Moorhead, MN?
- About 45,036 people live in Moorhead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moorhead?
- Nearby places include Dilworth (2.3 mi), Fargo, ND (5 mi), North River, ND (5.5 mi), Prairie Rose, ND (6 mi), Reile's Acres, ND (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023