Holst is a township in Clearwater County, Minnesota, home to about 271 people across 35 square miles. It has no ZIP code of its own: it’s part of 56621 and 56634.
Homes sold for a median of $140 per square foot across 2 ZIP codes in the three months ending August 2026, and 1 of 2 were seller’s markets.
Mostly Bagley; part is in Holst
Mostly Clearbrook; part is in Holst
Each card is that ZIP code’s whole market, including any part outside Holst. Seller’s market: under 4 months of supply; buyer’s market: over 6. Methodology
We’re writing up Holst’s story and what everyday life there is like, for people thinking about moving in.
Are you a local agent who knows Holst well? Agents who advertise here will be able to write the guide. Advertise on OfferBacked
| Nearest major airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)218 miles away |
|---|---|
| Closer regional airport | Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF)47 miles away |
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Minneapolis, MN212 miles away |
| Nearest city of 1 million+ | Chicago, IL551 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Holst; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Holst had 335 residents in the 2020 census, up 6% since 2000.
It’s the 1561st largest of 2,727 towns in Minnesota by population.
Clearwater County grew from 6,870 residents in 1910 to 8,524 in 2020.
Clearwater County, 1910–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 78°F in summer, and winter lows average -5°F. About 26.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Fosston 1 E, MN weather station (17 miles away).
2,107 jobs at 202 businesses in Clearwater County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
33 doctors and other health care providers list an office in Holst’s ZIP codes.
Nearest hospitals
Providers with an office here
| Primary care doctors | 3 |
|---|---|
| Specialist doctors | 2 |
| Dentists | 3 |
| Nurse practitioners and physician assistants | 11 |
| Mental health providers | 3 |
| Physical and occupational therapists | 9 |
| Chiropractors | 2 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances; providers from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), by practice address and primary specialty.
Parks (2 nearby)
Grocery stores (1 nearby)
Pharmacies (1 nearby)
Counts are within about 4 miles of the center of town.
Source: Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (openstreetmap.org/copyright), as mapped by volunteers; it can miss places or include closed ones.
Public schools here are run by Bagley Public School District, Clearbrook-Gonvick School District. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagley ElementaryBagley | Pre-K–6 | 482 | Public | 9.1 mi |
| Clearbrook-Gonvick ElementaryClearbrook | Pre-K–6 | 254 | Public | 4.1 mi |
| Bagley SecondaryBagley | 7–12 | 388 | Public | 8.4 mi |
| Clearbrook-Gonvick SecondaryClearbrook | 7–12 | 206 | Public | 4.1 mi |
| Bagley AlpBagley | 9–12 | — | Alternative Education | 9.3 mi |
| School | Grades | Students | Affiliation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F.H.L. AcademyBagley | Pre-K–12 | 56 | Christian (no specific denomination) | 9.8 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools; Private School Universe Survey (2023-2024) for private schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
Buying or selling around Holst? Tell us what you need and when. No agents advertise here yet, so we’ll keep your request for up to 30 days and send it to local agents who join. No obligation, and you choose who to work with.
Loading map…
Shares ZIP codes with Bagley, Copley, Clearbrook, Nora Township (Clearwater County), Popple, Eddy, Leon Township (Clearwater County), Falk, La Prairie Township, Minerva, Rice Township, Greenwood Township (Clearwater County), Long Lost Lake and Sinclair.
Town boundaries don’t always match ZIP codes: a ZIP code can cross into neighboring towns, and a town can share a ZIP code with its neighbors. Facts describe the town itself; market figures describe whole ZIP codes.