Fosston, Minnesota · ZIP 56542
Fosston — ZIP 56542
Overall Score
Good
Crime & Safety
50/100
Fair
Schools
100/100
Excellent
Property Value
62/100
Fair
Real Estate Snapshot
Median Price
$220K
Median Rent
—
Days on Market
—
Sale-to-List
—
Median Home Price — 24 Months
Median Rent — 24 Months
Crime Overview
Monthly Incidents — -Infinity
Year-over-Year
Nearby Schools
| School | Grades | Students | Math ↓ | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOSSTON SECONDARY | 07–12 | — | — | — |
| MAGELSSEN ELEMENTARY | PK–06 | — | — | — |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.
Demographics
Population
2,435
Median Income
—
Homeownership
—
Median Age
—
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 56542 in Fosston has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Fosston city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 56542 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.