56516 ZIP Code — Bejou, MN

Mahnomen County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56516 is located in Bejou, Minnesota, within Mahnomen County. It covers approximately 84.94 square miles and serves a population of 320 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56516

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,167) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56516 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

320
population
84.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56516 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56516

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City Status
Bejou Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56592 Winger (6.8 mi) 56557 Mahnomen (7.9 mi) 56542 Fosston (12.6 mi) 56545 Gary (13.5 mi) 56556 Mcintosh (15.2 mi) 56540 Fertile (15.4 mi) 56535 Erskine (15.6 mi) 56651 Lengby (16 mi) 56736 Mentor (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 320
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 087
Geography
Land area 84.94 sq mi
Water area 0.78 sq mi
Latitude 47.4557
Longitude -95.9360
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 218
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.9% 55.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 29.1% 28.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 12.8% 13.0% 26.5%
Over $200k 10.3% 3.0% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

320
Population
4
People per sq mi
34.5
Median age
$64,167
Median household income
$38,186
Per capita income
$170,000
Median home value
$1,125
Median monthly rent
84.7%
Home ownership
6.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
129
Housing units
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
9
11
5–9
10
11
10–14
9
21
15–19
17
2
20–24
2
31
25–34
27
12
35–44
11
23
45–54
19
6
55–59
6
16
60–64
13
17
65–74
14
8
75–84
6
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189128.4%
18 and over22971.6%
65 and over5316.6%
Median age34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Two or more races 2.2%
Black or African American 0.6%
GroupCount%
White29291.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native195.9%
Two or more races72.2%
Black or African American20.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.9% 55.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 29.1% 28.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 12.8% 13.0% 26.5%
Over $200k 10.3% 3.0% 8.5%
Under $10k 4.2%
$10k–$15k 3.4%
$15k–$25k 5.1%
$25k–$35k 8.5%
$35k–$50k 11.0%
$50k–$75k 20.3%
$75k–$100k 15.3%
$100k–$150k 8.5%
$150k–$200k 11.9%
$200k+ 11.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.2%
$10k–$15k3.4%
$15k–$25k5.1%
$25k–$35k8.5%
$35k–$50k11.0%
$50k–$75k20.3%
$75k–$100k15.3%
$100k–$150k8.5%
$150k–$200k11.9%
$200k+11.9%
Median income$64,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%
$50k–$100k 16.0%
$100k–$150k 14.0%
$150k–$200k 23.0%
$200k–$300k 33.0%
$300k–$500k 6.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$170,000
Median rent / month$1,125
Owner occupied84.7%
Renter occupied15.3%
Vacant19.7%
Single-family detached87.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.5%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.94

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.7%
2000–200912.2%
1990–19996.1%
1980–198910.9%
1970–197911.6%
1960–196912.2%
1950–19595.4%
1940–194910.2%
1939 or earlier28.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.4%
2 bedrooms21.1%
3 bedrooms35.4%
4 bedrooms29.9%
5+ bedrooms8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.4%
1 vehicle16.9%
2 vehicles21.2%
3 or more58.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.8%
Electricity12.7%
Propane / LP gas67.8%
Fuel oil14.4%
Wood4.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7866.1%
Cohabiting couple75.9%
Male householder, no spouse1311.0%
Female householder, no spouse2016.9%
Households with children under 183529.7%
Households with seniors (65+)3832.2%
Average household size2.71

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.8%21.3%
Married63.5%62.3%
Separated0.7%0.0%
Widowed1.5%9.8%
Divorced1.5%6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 0.9%
HS graduate 38.7%
Some college, no degree 20.7%
Associate's degree 19.8%
Bachelor's degree 15.7%
Graduate / professional 3.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.6%
Bachelor's or higher19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool109.6%
Kindergarten21.9%
Elementary school3634.6%
High school3028.8%
College / grad school2625.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%
Agriculture & mining 21.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%
Retail trade 8.6%
Wholesale trade 7.4%
Construction 6.8%
Transportation & utilities 5.6%
Professional & management 4.9%
Public administration 4.3%
Finance & real estate 3.1%
Manufacturing 1.9%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.6%
Service18.5%
Sales & office19.1%
Natural resources & construction16.7%
Production & transportation3.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector67.9%
Government23.5%
Self-employed8.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.1%
Carpool9.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.0%
Work from home1.9%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)23.7

Poverty

All people 6.9%
Under 18 years 5.5%
18 and over 7.4%
Married-couple families 1.3%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.9%
Retirement income10.2%
Supplemental Security1.7%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP5.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.4%
High blood pressure39.2%
High cholesterol34.0%
Diabetes14.5%
Heart disease9.9%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis31.0%
Kidney disease4.2%
Pulmonary disease9.7%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.1%
Binge drinking17.0%
No physical activity29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression23.1%
Fair or poor health19.7%
Poor mental health14.7%
Poor physical health14.0%
No health insurance13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.0%
Visited dentist58.7%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss17.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans93.9%
Disability%
Any disability7.8%
Under 181.1%
18–64 years8.5%
65 and over17.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.9%
Public insurance30.3%
No insurance3.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only30093.8%
Spanish41.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander41.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)30896.3%
Born in same state30896.3%
Born in different state23874.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen123.8%
Not a US citizen216.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish17354.1%
English3310.3%
Italian144.4%
AncestryCount%
French72.2%
Dutch41.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.9%
Internet access88.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56516

What city is ZIP code 56516 in?

ZIP code 56516 is primarily assigned to Bejou, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56516 in?

ZIP code 56516 falls within Mahnomen County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56516 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 56516 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56516?

The median home value in ZIP code 56516 is $170,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 56516?

ZIP code 56516 has an estimated population of 320 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56516?

The median household income in ZIP code 56516 is $64,167, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56516 in?

ZIP code 56516 observes the CST timezone.

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