56644 ZIP Code — Gonvick, MN

Clearwater County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56644 is located in Gonvick, Minnesota, within Clearwater County. It covers approximately 98.13 square miles and serves a population of 683 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56644

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 $181,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,028. 45% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 56644 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

683

population

98.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56644 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56644

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56644. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gonvick	Acceptable
Gonvick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56634 Clearbrook (4.9 mi) 56646 Gully (9.7 mi) 56725 Goodridge (19 mi) 56742 Oklee (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	683
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	98.13 sq mi
Water area	2.47 sq mi
Latitude	47.8471
Longitude	-95.4457
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	51.6%	47.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	31.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	19.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

683

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$54,028

Median household income

$31,069

Per capita income

$181,300

Median home value

$525

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

398

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	150	22.0%
18 and over	533	78.0%
65 and over	166	24.3%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	648	93.9%
Two or more races	24	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1%
Asian	4	0.6%
Other race	4	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	47.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	31.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	19.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$54,028

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.0%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 17.9%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,300
Median rent / month	$525
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	38.8%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	25.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	17.6%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.0%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	28.4%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	30.2%
Propane / LP gas	37.8%
Fuel oil	10.9%
Wood	16.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	147	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	73	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	48	17.5%
Households with children under 18	54	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	44.7%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	16.9%
Married	52.5%	57.9%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	5.7%
Divorced	8.2%	19.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.2%
Kindergarten	3	2.5%
Elementary school	72	60.0%
High school	33	27.5%
College / grad school	7	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Construction 15.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.4%

Retail trade 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Professional & management 6.0%

Information 2.0%

Other services 1.7%

Public administration 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	13.8%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.1%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.4%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 4.0%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 16.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	20.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	648	94.9%
Spanish	8	1.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	679	99.4%
Born in same state	676	99.0%
Born in different state	496	72.6%
Foreign born	3	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.6%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	289	42.3%
Italian	37	5.4%
English	20	2.9%
French	17	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	3	0.4%
Norwegian	3	0.4%
Dutch	1	0.1%
Arab	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56644

What city is ZIP code 56644 in?

ZIP code 56644 is primarily assigned to Gonvick, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56644 in?

ZIP code 56644 falls within Clearwater County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56644?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 56644 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 56644 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56644 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56644 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56644?

15% of residents in ZIP code 56644 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 56644 in?

ZIP code 56644 observes the CST timezone.