56650 ZIP Code — Kelliher, MN

Beltrami County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56650 is located in Kelliher, Minnesota, within Beltrami County. It covers approximately 179.27 square miles and serves a population of 958 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56650

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 $163,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,125. 62% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56650 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

958
population
179.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56650 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56650

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Kelliher Acceptable
Kelliher Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56647 Hines (15.3 mi) 56685 Waskish (16 mi) 56683 Tenstrike (18.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 958
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 179.27 sq mi
Water area 0.10 sq mi
Latitude 47.9758
Longitude -94.6109
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 46.8% 48.8% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 35.1% 30.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 16.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.1% 3.5% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

958
Population
5
People per sq mi
51.9
Median age
$73,125
Median household income
$34,004
Per capita income
$163,600
Median home value
$575
Median monthly rent
90.0%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
570
Housing units
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
25
Under 5
28
22
5–9
25
22
10–14
25
15
15–19
16
15
20–24
16
64
25–34
70
33
35–44
36
48
45–54
52
20
55–59
23
45
60–64
49
105
65–74
116
34
75–84
37
8
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816917.6%
18 and over78982.4%
65 and over30932.3%
Median age51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13%
Two or more races 6.1%
Black or African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
GroupCount%
White76078.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native12613%
Two or more races596.1%
Black or African American131.3%
Hispanic or Latino101%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.8% 48.8% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 35.1% 30.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 16.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.1% 3.5% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.8%
$10k–$15k 5.2%
$15k–$25k 13.3%
$25k–$35k 11.4%
$35k–$50k 7.1%
$50k–$75k 10.0%
$75k–$100k 32.9%
$100k–$150k 10.2%
$150k–$200k 2.6%
$200k+ 3.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.8%
$10k–$15k5.2%
$15k–$25k13.3%
$25k–$35k11.4%
$35k–$50k7.1%
$50k–$75k10.0%
$75k–$100k32.9%
$100k–$150k10.2%
$150k–$200k2.6%
$200k+3.6%
Median income$73,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%
$50k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 6.3%
$150k–$200k 34.5%
$200k–$300k 15.3%
$300k–$500k 12.9%
$500k–$1M 1.1%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$163,600
Median rent / month$575
Owner occupied90.0%
Renter occupied10.0%
Vacant31.0%
Single-family detached80.7%
Large apartment buildings1.0%
Mobile homes14.2%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.28

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.5%
2000–200913.4%
1990–199912.7%
1980–198911.8%
1970–197915.5%
1960–19696.4%
1950–19592.6%
1940–19494.1%
1939 or earlier25.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom13.9%
2 bedrooms40.4%
3 bedrooms32.8%
4 bedrooms7.7%
5+ bedrooms3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle19.4%
2 vehicles53.8%
3 or more25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas6.4%
Electricity36.7%
Propane / LP gas36.3%
Fuel oil4.5%
Wood16.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18142.9%
Cohabiting couple266.2%
Male householder, no spouse7517.8%
Female householder, no spouse14033.2%
Households with children under 186415.2%
Households with seniors (65+)24959.0%
Average household size2.21

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.4%27.5%
Married57.1%41.1%
Separated0.3%1.4%
Widowed3.2%4.2%
Divorced19.0%25.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 2.9%
HS graduate 34.2%
Some college, no degree 24.0%
Associate's degree 8.9%
Bachelor's degree 6.5%
Graduate / professional 21.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.9%
Bachelor's or higher27.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool126.8%
Kindergarten158.5%
Elementary school7039.5%
High school3016.9%
College / grad school5028.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%
Public administration 19.0%
Agriculture & mining 14.7%
Construction 7.0%
Retail trade 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 6.4%
Manufacturing 5.2%
Finance & real estate 4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%
Professional & management 3.4%
Other services 1.5%
Information 0.6%
Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.4%
Service12.5%
Sales & office15.0%
Natural resources & construction15.6%
Production & transportation16.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector57.2%
Government30.3%
Self-employed11.0%
Unpaid family workers1.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.4%
Carpool9.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.0%
Work from home12.1%
Other means3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)29.7

Poverty

All people 16.9%
Under 18 years 36.7%
18 and over 12.6%
Married-couple families 6.1%
Female-led households 2.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security62.3%
Retirement income39.6%
Supplemental Security3.1%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP10.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.0%
High blood pressure35.2%
High cholesterol35.7%
Diabetes13.8%
Heart disease9.6%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis32.4%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer8.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.4%
Binge drinking17.5%
No physical activity27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.6%
Depression23.2%
Fair or poor health17.0%
Poor mental health14.0%
Poor physical health13.0%
No health insurance12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.4%
Visited dentist61.3%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss16.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9411.9%
Disability%
Any disability17.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years16.7%
65 and over28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance45.9%
Public insurance62.6%
No insurance7.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only90594.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)94498.5%
Born in same state94198.2%
Born in different state81985.5%
Foreign born30.3%
Naturalized citizen141.5%
Not a US citizen14100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish16717.4%
Italian677%
German202.1%
French171.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab171.8%
English60.6%
Norwegian20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.1%
Internet access94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56650

What city is ZIP code 56650 in?

ZIP code 56650 is primarily assigned to Kelliher, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56650 in?

ZIP code 56650 falls within Beltrami County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56650 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 56650 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56650 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 56650 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56650 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56650 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56650?

17% of residents in ZIP code 56650 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 56650 in?

ZIP code 56650 observes the CST timezone.

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