What city is ZIP code 56542?

ZIP code 56542 is in Fosston, MN (Polk County).

What county is ZIP code 56542 in?

ZIP code 56542 is mostly in Polk County, Minnesota.

How many people live in ZIP code 56542?

About 2,486 people live in the 56542 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 56542

Fosston, MN, Polk County

Population

2,486

Land area

180.2sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Fosston

ZIP 56542 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 56542 at a glance

ZIP 56542 (Fosston) is 81% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
The median household income is $59,706, 33% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,300 (43% below Minnesota) and median rent is $788 a month.

Local data for ZIP 56542

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 56542, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$59,706

Poverty rate

17.5%

Median home value

$186,300

Prices -3.7% in a year

Median rent

$788/mo

Homeownership

68.2%

Bachelor's or higher

25.4%

Median age

42.9

Average commute

15.9 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

104

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,195

$58.7M annual payroll

PPP loans

$9.4M

297 loans

Campaign donations

$9,095

26% D, 20% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 56542, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,375

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

102

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

78° / -5°F

26.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 56542, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.1%

U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts

Diabetes

13.7%

U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts

Smoking

17.4%

U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 56542?: ZIP code 56542 is in Fosston, MN (Polk County).
What county is ZIP code 56542 in?: ZIP code 56542 is mostly in Polk County, Minnesota.
How many people live in ZIP code 56542?: About 2,486 people live in the 56542 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.