Clearwater County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
8,576
population (2021)
-1.4%
pop change since 2010
27029
FIPS code
Clearwater County ZIP code map
About Clearwater County
Clearwater County is located in Minnesota and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,576 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.4% from 8,695 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Clearwater County is 27029.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,576 |
| 2010 population | 8,695 |
| Change | -1.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27029 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Clearwater County
ZIP codes for Clearwater County, MN (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56621 | Bagley | Clearwater | View map |
| 56634 | Clearbrook | Clearwater | View map |
| 56644 | Gonvick | Clearwater | View map |
| 56652 | Leonard | Clearwater | View map |
| 56676 | Shevlin | Clearwater | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,135
Population
41.7
Median age
$62,812
Median household income
$32,347
Per capita income
$181,700
Median home value
$617
Median monthly rent
85.1%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
8.3%
Unemployment
4,215
Housing units
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
278
Under 5
272
295
5–9
288
356
10–14
347
301
15–19
294
236
20–24
230
461
25–34
449
562
35–44
548
495
45–54
482
319
55–59
311
363
60–64
354
550
65–74
536
268
75–84
261
141
85+
138
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,236 | 25.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,899 | 75.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,894 | 22.2% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.9%
Two or more races
7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Asian
0.6%
Other race
0.5%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,796 | 83.9% |
| Two or more races | 687 | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 543 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 160 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
6.7%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $62,812 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.2%
$50k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k–$300k
25.7%
$300k–$500k
16.2%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,700 |
| Median rent / month | $617 |
| Owner occupied | 85.1% |
| Renter occupied | 14.9% |
| Vacant | 33.0% |
| Single-family detached | 79.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.5% |
| Mobile homes | 11.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% |
| 3 or more | 40.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.3% |
| Electricity | 24.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.3% |
| Fuel oil | 7.5% |
| Wood | 16.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,795 | 52.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 295 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 632 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 764 | 20.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 932 | 25.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,317 | 40.8% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 22.1% |
| Married | 53.2% | 53.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
35.2%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
13.8%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 182 | 8.8% |
| Kindergarten | 100 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,020 | 51.3% |
| High school | 521 | 24.9% |
| College / grad school | 274 | 12.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Construction
13.8%
Retail trade
13.1%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Agriculture & mining
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Professional & management
5.6%
Other services
4.8%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.3% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.2% |
| Production & transportation | 18.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.2% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 9.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.1% |
| Carpool | 10.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 5.5% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
7.8%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
33.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 28.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 62.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 639 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 14.5% |
| 65 and over | 36.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.9% |
| Public insurance | 42.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,585 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 91 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 16 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 63 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 3 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,034 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 9,003 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 7,201 | 77.2% |
| Foreign born | 31 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 101 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 58 | 69.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,054 | 33.4% |
| Italian | 607 | 6.6% |
| French | 406 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 254 | 2.8% |
| German | 151 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 125 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 99 | 1.1% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 85.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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