56733 ZIP Code — Kennedy, MN

Kittson County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56733 is located in Kennedy, Minnesota, within Kittson County. It covers approximately 151.62 square miles and serves a population of 368 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56733

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 $107,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($78,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56733 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

368

population

151.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56733 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56733

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kennedy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56728 Hallock (11.1 mi) 56757 Stephen (12.4 mi) 58225 Drayton (12.5 mi) 56732 Karlstad (18 mi) 56735 Lancaster (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	368
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	151.62 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	48.6302
Longitude	-96.9775
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	37.9%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	37.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	17.3%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.6%	2.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

368

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$78,500

Median household income

$46,574

Per capita income

$107,100

Median home value

$688

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

169

Housing units

30.9%

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	84	22.8%
18 and over	284	77.2%
65 and over	81	22.0%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Black or African American 2.6%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	339	89.4%
Two or more races	14	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	11	2.9%
Black or African American	10	2.6%
Asian	3	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	37.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	17.3%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.6%	2.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	20.4%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$78,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,100
Median rent / month	$688
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	93.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	18.9%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	27.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	51.9%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	30.9%
Propane / LP gas	38.3%
Fuel oil	18.5%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	14	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	32	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	26	16.0%
Households with children under 18	35	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	38.9%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	21.1%
Married	58.4%	61.3%
Separated	0.7%	0.7%
Widowed	3.4%	4.9%
Divorced	13.4%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 23.2%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 19.3%

Bachelor's degree 25.5%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	30.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	14.9%
Kindergarten	9	10.3%
Elementary school	42	48.3%
High school	8	9.2%
College / grad school	15	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.6%

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Retail trade 12.2%

Other services 7.8%

Professional & management 6.1%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Construction 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.9%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.2%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	19.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	15.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.4%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	18.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	344	93.5%
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)	365	99.2%
Born in same state	364	98.9%
Born in different state	181	49.2%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.8%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	131	35.6%
Italian	19	5.2%
French	9	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	1.9%
Arab	2	0.5%
Dutch	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56733

What city is ZIP code 56733 in?

ZIP code 56733 is primarily assigned to Kennedy, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56733 in?

ZIP code 56733 falls within Kittson County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56733 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56733 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56733 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 56733 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56733?

The median home value in ZIP code 56733 is $107,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 56733?

ZIP code 56733 has an estimated population of 368 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56733 in?

ZIP code 56733 observes the CST timezone.