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Clearwater County
Leonard, MN
56652
56652 ZIP Code — Leonard, MN
Clearwater County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56652 is located in
Leonard ,
Minnesota ,
within Clearwater County .
It covers approximately 65.40 square miles and serves a population of
406 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 56652
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $221,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $70,278. 51% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 56652 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
406
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
65.40 sq mi
Water area
2.78 sq mi
Latitude
47.6317
Longitude
-95.3694
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.7%
47.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
31.5%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
25.0%
19.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
2.0%
1.6%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$70,278
Median household income
$221,200
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 119 29.3% 18 and over 287 70.7% 65 and over 107 26.4% Median age 44.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Group Count % White 393 96.3% Two or more races 9 2.2% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.5% Other race 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.7%
47.3%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
31.5%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
25.0%
19.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
2.0%
1.6%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.1% $10k–$15k 7.1% $15k–$25k 5.2% $25k–$35k 5.8% $35k–$50k 9.7% $50k–$75k 21.4% $75k–$100k 14.9% $100k–$150k 18.8% $150k–$200k 8.4% $200k+ 1.3% Median income $70,278
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $221,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.8% Renter occupied 5.2% Vacant 48.5% Single-family detached 80.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.0% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.60
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 16.7% 2000–2009 13.7% 1990–1999 10.4% 1980–1989 14.7% 1970–1979 12.4% 1960–1969 9.0% 1950–1959 3.7% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 15.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.0% 1 bedroom 19.1% 2 bedrooms 30.8% 3 bedrooms 30.8% 4 bedrooms 12.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.8% 1 vehicle 11.7% 2 vehicles 37.0% 3 or more 43.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.6% Electricity 21.4% Propane / LP gas 45.5% Fuel oil 9.1% Wood 19.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 78 50.6% Cohabiting couple 5 3.2% Male householder, no spouse 37 24.0% Female householder, no spouse 34 22.1% Households with children under 18 36 23.4% Households with seniors (65+) 77 50.0% Average household size 2.64
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.7% 26.4% Married 54.4% 50.3% Separated 1.4% 0.0% Widowed 6.1% 15.7% Divorced 5.4% 7.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.3% Bachelor's or higher 22.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 16 16.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 46 47.4% High school 22 22.7% College / grad school 13 13.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Professional & management
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.5%
Public administration
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.1% Service 10.5% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 16.5% Production & transportation 25.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.4% Government 21.1% Self-employed 4.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.0% Carpool 19.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.1% Work from home 3.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 38.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.3% Retirement income 26.0% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 5.8% Food stamps / SNAP 10.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.5% High blood pressure 35.3% High cholesterol 33.1% Diabetes 11.6% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 29.2% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.2% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 24.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.4% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 15.0% Poor mental health 13.5% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.9% Visited dentist 63.2% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 13.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 25 8.7%
Disability % Any disability 14.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 14.4% 65 and over 31.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.9% Public insurance 41.9% No insurance 6.9% Uninsured under 19 7.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 361 88.9% Spanish 12 3.3% Other Indo-European 4 1.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 7 1.9% Other languages 1 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 405 99.8% Born in same state 405 99.8% Born in different state 308 75.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.2% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 157 38.7% Italian 22 5.4% French 13 3.2% German 12 3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 4 1% English 1 0.2% Dutch 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.9% Internet access 79.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56652
What city is ZIP code 56652 in?
ZIP code 56652 is primarily assigned to Leonard, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56652 in?
ZIP code 56652 falls within Clearwater County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56652 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 56652 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56652 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 56652 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 56652 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 56652 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 56652?
ZIP code 56652 has an estimated population of 406 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 56652 in?
ZIP code 56652 observes the CST timezone.
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