East Grand Forks city, MN

ZIP 56721 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in East Grand Forks city, MN (56721)

Median Income

$83,633

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+766

Wealth inflow

Population

10,791

Unemployment

3.2%

0.5pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 766 for ZIP 56721 (East Grand Forks city, MN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.2%-13% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.3%-13% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.0%+11% vs US avg

211

Establishments

3,145

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining4.7%
Construction6.6%
Manufacturing9.1%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade15.8%
Transportation, utilities4.8%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.1%
Professional, scientific, management7.8%
Education, health care, social27.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.3%
Other services7.9%
Public administration4.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 56721 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.8%, median income rose 10.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 0.9%.

Median Income

$83,633

+11% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate