Fosston
City in Polk County, Minnesota
Fosston is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, with 1,434 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,293 ft (394 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McIntosh, 7.2 miles NW.
- 1,434residents (2020 Census)
- 1,293 ftelevation · 394 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 710 / sq mipopulation density
- 56542ZIP code
About Fosston
Fosston is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Greater Grand Forks region. The population was 1,434 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Fosston
- Median household income
- $52,500
- Median home value
- $151,700
- Median rent
- $790/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Fosston had 1,434 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,434 |
|---|---|
| Density | 710 per sq mi (274 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fosston at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,434 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.02 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5851° N, 95.7527° W |
| ZIP code | 56542 |
| Official website | fosston.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2721986 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fosston
- McIntosh7.2 mi NW
- Lengby7.3 mi SE
- Winger11.4 mi W
- Ebro11.7 mi SE
- Erskine13.4 mi NW
- Pine Bend13.6 mi SE
- Trail13.9 mi N
- Gully14.0 mi NE
- Bejou14.2 mi SW
- Gonvick15.4 mi NE
- Bagley16.8 mi E
- Clearbrook16.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fosston
What county is Fosston in?
Fosston is in Polk County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Fosston, MN?
1,434 people lived in Fosston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fosston, MN?
The ZIP code of Fosston is 56542.
What is the elevation of Fosston?
1,293 feet (394 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fosston?
McIntosh (7.2 mi), Lengby (7.3 mi), Winger (11.4 mi), Ebro (11.7 mi), Erskine (13.4 mi).
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