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Red Lake County
Brooks, MN
56715
56715 ZIP Code — Brooks, MN
Red Lake County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56715 is located in
Brooks ,
Minnesota ,
within Red Lake County .
It covers approximately 58.76 square miles and serves a population of
303 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 56715
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 $174,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,000. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 56715 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
303
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
125
Geography
Land area
58.76 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
47.8040
Longitude
-96.0312
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.2%
43.4%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
29.5%
32.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
26.7%
22.8%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.7%
1.8%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$56,000
Median household income
$174,300
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 44 14.5% 18 and over 259 85.5% 65 and over 120 39.6% Median age 59.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Group Count % White 299 98.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 1% Two or more races 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.2%
43.4%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
29.5%
32.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
26.7%
22.8%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.7%
1.8%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.2% $10k–$15k 17.9% $15k–$25k 6.2% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 12.3% $50k–$75k 14.8% $75k–$100k 13.6% $100k–$150k 18.5% $150k–$200k 6.2% $200k+ 1.2% Median income $56,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $174,300 Median rent / month $432 Owner occupied 84.6% Renter occupied 15.4% Vacant 9.5% Single-family detached 84.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.0% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 1.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.2% 2000–2009 15.1% 1990–1999 0.6% 1980–1989 7.3% 1970–1979 10.6% 1960–1969 6.7% 1950–1959 21.2% 1940–1949 4.5% 1939 or earlier 31.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 19.0% 2 bedrooms 26.3% 3 bedrooms 38.5% 4 bedrooms 12.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.6% 1 vehicle 11.7% 2 vehicles 34.0% 3 or more 53.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.6% Electricity 35.2% Propane / LP gas 50.6% Fuel oil 5.6% Wood 7.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 82 50.6% Cohabiting couple 3 1.9% Male householder, no spouse 55 34.0% Female householder, no spouse 22 13.6% Households with children under 18 21 13.0% Households with seniors (65+) 86 53.1% Average household size 1.87
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.2% 11.6% Married 50.3% 66.9% Separated 1.3% 0.8% Widowed 13.2% 13.2% Divorced 11.9% 7.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
2.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.1% Bachelor's or higher 15.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 2.1% Kindergarten 4 8.3% Elementary school 24 50.0% High school 16 33.3% College / grad school 3 6.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Agriculture & mining
12.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Professional & management
1.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.5% Service 10.9% Sales & office 13.1% Natural resources & construction 10.9% Production & transportation 36.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.2% Government 9.5% Self-employed 13.9% Unpaid family workers 1.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.8% Carpool 5.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.2% Work from home 5.9% Other means 2.2% Avg commute (minutes) 27.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
14.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.3% Retirement income 17.9% Supplemental Security 2.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.2% High blood pressure 34.3% High cholesterol 34.6% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 27.0% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.8% Binge drinking 18.8% No physical activity 23.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.0% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 13.9% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 10.8% No health insurance 11.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.9% Visited dentist 64.4% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 12.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 33 12.7%
Disability % Any disability 20.5% Under 18 4.5% 18–64 years 10.8% 65 and over 37.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 84.8% Public insurance 45.9% No insurance 2.3% Uninsured under 19 8.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 302 99.7% Spanish 1 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 303 100.0% Born in same state 303 100.0% Born in different state 259 85.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 65 21.5% Italian 28 9.2% Arab 26 8.6% German 16 5.3%
Ancestry Count % French 10 3.3% Dutch 3 1% English 2 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 53.5% Internet access 78.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56715
What city is ZIP code 56715 in?
ZIP code 56715 is primarily assigned to Brooks, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56715 in?
ZIP code 56715 falls within Red Lake County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56715 have an older population?
40% of residents in ZIP code 56715 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 56715 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 56715 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 56715 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 56715 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56715 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 56715 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 56715 in?
ZIP code 56715 observes the CST timezone.
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