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Koochiching County
Kabetogama, MN
56669
56669 ZIP Code — Kabetogama, MN
Koochiching County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56669 is located in
Kabetogama ,
Minnesota ,
within Koochiching County .
It covers approximately 251.25 square miles and serves a population of
261 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 56669
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $54,500. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.
Overall, ZIP code 56669 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
261
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
071
Geography
Land area
251.25 sq mi
Water area
18.84 sq mi
Latitude
48.4000
Longitude
-93.1410
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.8%
46.9%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
35.8%
33.4%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
15.4%
18.0%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.6%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$54,500
Median household income
$139,300
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 28 10.7% 18 and over 233 89.3% 65 and over 101 38.7% Median age 62.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.9%
Group Count % White 251 96.2% Black or African American 5 1.9% Two or more races 5 1.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.8%
46.9%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
35.8%
33.4%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
15.4%
18.0%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.6%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.7% $10k–$15k 6.7% $15k–$25k 2.2% $25k–$35k 17.2% $35k–$50k 20.1% $50k–$75k 38.8% $75k–$100k 3.7% $100k–$150k 6.0% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 3.0% Median income $54,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $139,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 98.5% Renter occupied 1.5% Vacant 60.5% Single-family detached 92.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.8% Median rooms 4.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.87
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.8% 2000–2009 16.8% 1990–1999 13.9% 1980–1989 18.9% 1970–1979 10.3% 1960–1969 11.8% 1950–1959 6.2% 1940–1949 4.4% 1939 or earlier 8.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.8% 1 bedroom 10.0% 2 bedrooms 46.9% 3 bedrooms 34.8% 4 bedrooms 3.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 16.4% 2 vehicles 52.2% 3 or more 29.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.7% Electricity 11.2% Propane / LP gas 50.7% Wood 33.6% No fuel used 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 63 47.0% Cohabiting couple 1 0.7% Male householder, no spouse 56 41.8% Female householder, no spouse 14 10.4% Households with children under 18 14 10.4% Households with seniors (65+) 82 61.2% Average household size 1.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 7.4% 25.4% Married 53.3% 61.4% Separated 0.8% 4.4% Widowed 21.3% 3.5% Divorced 17.2% 5.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
1.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.6% Bachelor's or higher 19.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 8.3% Kindergarten 1 4.2% Elementary school 16 66.7% High school 3 12.5% College / grad school 2 8.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
19.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.4%
Education & healthcare
8.5%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Public administration
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.0% Service 12.2% Sales & office 41.5% Natural resources & construction 26.8% Production & transportation 8.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.9% Government 12.2% Self-employed 4.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.8% Carpool 3.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 8.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 67.2% Retirement income 32.1% Supplemental Security 19.4% Cash public assistance 6.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.9% High blood pressure 38.9% High cholesterol 37.7% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 32.3% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 9.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.4% Binge drinking 16.4% No physical activity 23.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.3% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 14.8% Poor mental health 12.0% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 10.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.7% Visited dentist 65.3% Cholesterol screening 93.4% Teeth loss 12.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 53 22.7%
Disability % Any disability 31.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 34.8% 65 and over 36.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.6% Public insurance 58.6% No insurance 10.0% Uninsured under 19 7.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 256 98.1% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 261 100.0% Born in same state 261 100.0% Born in different state 219 83.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 82 31.4% Polish 28 10.7% French 10 3.8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 6 2.3% English 2 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.3% Internet access 80.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56669
What city is ZIP code 56669 in?
ZIP code 56669 is primarily assigned to Kabetogama, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56669 in?
ZIP code 56669 falls within Koochiching County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56669 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 56669 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 56669 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 56669 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 56669 mostly owner-occupied?
99% of occupied units in ZIP code 56669 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56669 have a large veteran population?
23% of civilians in ZIP code 56669 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 56669 in?
ZIP code 56669 observes the CST timezone.
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