ZIP Code 56577 in Richwood, MN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Richwood, Minnesota
County:Becker County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:45:21 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:218
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:46.9421, -95.8973
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56577 - Richwood, MN

ZIP Code 56577, Richwood

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationBecker County, MN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 56501
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code was classified as PO Box only but now has city carrier delivery to a single address
  • The location is a point within ZIP 56501 (Detroit Lakes) with no residential population or defined territory
  • No USPS post office operates at this location and no PO Boxes are maintained
  • The single delivery point is on County Highway 34 in Becker County

Overview

Richwood, Minnesota's 56577 ZIP code covers a single delivery point on County Highway 34 in Becker County. This ZIP was classified as PO Box only before October 2004, but today it functions differently. The post office doesn't maintain any PO Boxes here. Instead, mail arrives via city carrier route C001, likely serving a single business or facility.

Postal Services

This isn't a traditional town ZIP code. With zero residential population and no ZCTA territory, 56577 serves as a point location within the larger Detroit Lakes area (ZIP 56501). The facility code indicates no USPS post office operates at this location. Mail service comes from the Detroit Lakes post office 56501, which surrounds this point ZIP.

Delivery Pattern

Despite its PO Box classification, this ZIP has city delivery available. It's one of many legacy ZIP codes where the original classification no longer matches current operations. For most purposes, this location functions as part of the Detroit Lakes postal service area.

Street Name Patterns

Single Location

Only one street address exists in this ZIP: County Highway 34.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $95,625 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024.

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$95,625$98,333$0$101,042$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$95,625$98,333$0$101,042$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00%
Unemployed:00%
Not In Labor Force:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 56577 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:0Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 56577 is located in Becker County, Minnesota, within the Detroit Lakes, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19810) and Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 56577. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Detroit Lakes, MNSource: Census
CBSA Number:19810Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


56578 | | 56576

Schools in ZIP Code 56577


We could not locate which school district 56577 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.

Lake Park Audubon Elementary 601 4th St
Audubon, MN 56511
District: Lake Park Audubon School DistrictNearby
Detroit Lakes Alternative Program 900 Highway 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
District: Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictNearby
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center 900 Highway 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
District: Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictNearby
Laker Transitions 1104 West River Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
District: Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictNearby
Detroit Lakes Middle 500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
District: Detroit Lakes Public School DistrictNearby
Holy Rosary 1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
District: Private SchoolNearby
Faith Christian School 24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Michael's School 501 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 56577


M State - Detroit Lakes Campus 900 Hwy 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2698
Type: Post Secondary
White Earth Tribal And Community College 2250 College Road
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Type: Post Secondary
M State - Moorhead Campus 1900 28th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560-4899
Type: Post Secondary
Minnesota State University Moorhead 1104 Seventh Avenue South
Moorhead, MN 56563
Type: Post Secondary
Concordia College At Moorhead 901 S 8th St
Moorhead, MN 56562
Type: Post Secondary
North Dakota State University-Main Campus 1301 12th Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov