ZIP Code 56720 in Donaldson, MN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Donaldson, Minnesota
County:Kittson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:6:57:50 AM
Population:23 [See All]
Area Code:218
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:48.5869, -96.8456
Land Area:8.062 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 56720 has 23 residents and 14 households (average 1.64 persons per household). The median age is 56.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.5% male and 56.5% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.3%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:23Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:7Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:14Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.64Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.75Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--707246552418121877897
Decennial Census57------------------23------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 56.5

Male Median Age: 57

Female Median Age: 53.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male011010100003010011
Female011000000230312000
Total022010100233322011
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2187.50%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*28.33%
Asian:14.17%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:24100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1043.48%57.0 years
Females:1356.52%53.8 years
Total:23100%56.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:7100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:7100%
Total Native Population:7100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($87,556), is down $41,731 (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 well under the state female median ($59,330), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (66.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$41,731$41,250$31,875$34,375$0$75,417$76,250$0$0$0$0$14,107$0
Median Family Income$60,833$51,563$53,438$34,375$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$40,962$40,469$0$43,750$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$14,107$0
Median Male Income$37,500$28,750$26,875$45,833$0$60,500$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:6100.00%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:00.00%
Total:6100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:00.00%
Service:466.67%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:233.33%
Total Civilian Employed Population:6100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($305,500), is down $45,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,235), is down $771 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$45,000$36,300$26,300$40,000$43,000$45,000$46,000$45,000$0$0$0$20,800$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$771$831$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):5100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5100%

Occupied Housing Units:545.45%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):654.55%
Total Housing Units:11100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:11100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:11100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 28.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (75.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 21.40 percentage points since 2011. 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 (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):233.33%
Some college, no degree:466.67%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:6100%
High school or higher:6100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:228.57%
Public Insurance:571.43%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:7100%
Has Health Insurance:7100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty21.4%20.0%23.1%23.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1100.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:1100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 56720 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:300Source: 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 56720 is located in Kittson County, Minnesota, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 56720. It covers 8.062 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:8.062 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.001 sq miSource: 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:2716030Source: Census
Place Name:Donaldson city; MinnesotaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


56721 | | 56716

Schools in ZIP Code 56720


We could not locate which school district 56720 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.

Kittson Central Elementary 444 N Ash Ave
Hallock, MN 56728
District: Kittson Central School DistrictNearby
Kittson Central Secondary 444 N. Ash Ave
Hallock, MN 56728
District: Kittson Central School DistrictNearby
Tri-County Secondary 303 Pembina Tr
Karlstad, MN 56732
District: Tri-County School DistrictNearby
Karlstad Elementary 303 Pembina Tr
Karlstad, MN 56732
District: Tri-County School DistrictNearby
Lancaster Secondary 401 Central Ave S
Lancaster, MN 56735
District: Lancaster Public School DistrictNearby
Oneschool Global, Na 532 Pacific Ave
Saint Vincent, MN 56755
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Bernard's School 117 Knight Ave N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
District: Private SchoolNearby
Riverside Christian School 610 2nd Ave Ne
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 56720


Northland Community And Technical College 1101 Hwy One East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Type: Post Secondary
Northland Community And Technical College - East Grand Forks 2022 Central Ave Ne
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Type: Post Secondary
University Of North Dakota 264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8193
Type: Post Secondary
Josef's School Of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks 2011 South Washington St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Minnesota-Crookston 2900 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716-5001
Type: Post Secondary
Mayville State University 330 Third Street Ne
Mayville, ND 58257-1299
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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]
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