| City: | Comstock, Minnesota |
| County: | Clay County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:44:49 AM |
| Population: | 100 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 218 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.6595, -96.7467 |
| Land Area: | 1.173 sq mi |
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Comstock is a small community in Clay County, Minnesota, just south of the Fargo-Moorhead metro area. With a population of 100 spread across 46 households, this is one of the smallest incorporated communities in the region. The numbered street grid (17th through 21st Streets crossing 159th and 160th Avenues South) traces the outline of a traditional town plat.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the community. The post office maintains 28 PO Boxes serving 46 homes, meaning 61% of households use PO Box service. The remaining addresses receive mail via one rural route. The mix of PO Box and rural delivery is typical for small Minnesota towns where carrier routes serve scattered properties while concentrated addresses use boxes.
Most of Comstock is old. Of the 46 housing units, 35 were built before 1939. That's 76% of the housing stock dating to the pre-World War II era. Median home values of $165,600 and a homeownership rate of 96% (44 of 46 occupied units are owner-occupied) suggest a stable, established community.
Residents commute to nearby Fargo-Moorhead for work. With 17.3% working from home, Comstock offers small-town quiet within reach of metro amenities. Median household income of $88,750 is well above the state average. The median age of 33.5 years indicates a mix of young families and middle-aged residents rather than retirees.
Mailing format:
Numbered street grid reflects traditional Minnesota town plat pattern.
ZIP Code 56525 has 100 residents and 46 households (average 2.17 persons per household). The median age is 33.5 years, younger than the state (38.4) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 58.0% male and 42.0% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (99.0%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 100Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 100Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 85.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $76,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 46Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $162,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.46Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 157 | 153 | 177 | 134 | 141 | 128 | 115 | 100 | 83 | 78 | 78 | 75 | 76 | 100 |
| Decennial Census | 106 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 100 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.5
Male Median Age: 33.5
Female Median Age: 33.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 3 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 5 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| White: | 99 | 97.06% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 2.94% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 102 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 58 | 58.00% | 33.5 years |
| Females: | 42 | 42.00% | 33.5 years |
| Total: | 100 | 100% | 33.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 96 | 96.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 1.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 2.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1 | 3.00% |
| Total Population: | 100 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 97 | 97.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 3.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $76,250, which is below the national median ($80,734), is up $5,750 (8.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,625. Family households earn a median of $81,875 versus $37,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,375). By gender, male median income is $60,625 and female is $51,875, which is generally lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $8,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.0%, which is comparable to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,500 | $59,583 | $73,333 | $65,625 | $55,625 | $55,833 | $71,250 | $71,250 | $86,875 | $85,833 | $98,750 | $91,250 | $88,750 | $76,250 |
| Median Family Income | $71,250 | $63,750 | $72,708 | $66,250 | $65,625 | $54,583 | $76,250 | $84,167 | $86,250 | $0 | $106,250 | $113,125 | $0 | $81,875 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $38,125 | $41,250 | $115,750 | $56,875 | $0 | $56,250 | $0 | $42,500 | $0 | $90,000 | $79,375 | $0 | $102,917 | $37,500 |
| Median Male Income | $33,750 | $40,938 | $50,357 | $51,875 | $50,000 | $49,375 | $51,250 | $51,250 | $44,643 | $56,667 | $58,750 | $56,250 | $66,250 | $60,625 |
| Median Female Income | $30,938 | $30,417 | $31,042 | $43,750 | $41,250 | $33,750 | $48,750 | $56,250 | $61,250 | $60,000 | $63,750 | $66,250 | $73,750 | $51,875 |
| Employed: | 50 | 58.14% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 5.81% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 31 | 36.05% |
| Total: | 86 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 22 | 44.00% |
| Service: | 4 | 8.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 20.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 20.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 8.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 50 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $162,500, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $72,500 (80.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $90,000 | $90,000 | $96,000 | $105,100 | $102,500 | $105,900 | $110,000 | $112,500 | $114,600 | $90,000 | $125,000 | $168,800 | $165,600 | $162,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 25 | 60.98% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 16 | 39.02% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 41 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 41 | 91.11% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 8.89% |
| Total Housing Units: | 45 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 45 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 45 | 100% |
In 2024, 30.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 5.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.45%). College enrollment is 45.45%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 10.13% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6 | 7.59% |
| Some college, no degree: | 29 | 36.71% |
| Associate's degree: | 12 | 15.19% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19 | 24.05% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 6.33% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 71 | 89.87% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 24 | 30.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 72 | 57.14% |
| Public Insurance: | 51 | 40.48% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 2.38% |
| Total: | 126 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 123 | 97.62% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.9% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5.0% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 6.9% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5 | 45.45% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 9.09% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 45.45% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6 | 54.55% |
ZIP Code 56525 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 23 people with an annual payroll of $1,800,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 46Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $352,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,800,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 23Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 56525 is located in Clay County, Minnesota, within the Fargo, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22020) and Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 208,777 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 56525. It covers 1.173 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Fargo, ND-MNSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 22020Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 208,777Source: Census |
| MSA: | Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.173 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 33429.31 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2712862Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Comstock city; MinnesotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 56525 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.