56653 ZIP Code — Littlefork, MN

Koochiching County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56653 is located in Littlefork, Minnesota, within Koochiching County. It covers approximately 453.95 square miles and serves a population of 1,243 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56653

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,125. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56653 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,243

population

453.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56653 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56653

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Littlefork	Acceptable
Littlefork	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56649 International Falls (17.6 mi) 56627 Big Falls (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,243
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	453.95 sq mi
Water area	1.03 sq mi
Latitude	48.2582
Longitude	-93.4431
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	42.9%	46.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,243

Population

People per sq mi

54.3

Median age

$63,125

Median household income

$37,573

Per capita income

$122,600

Median home value

$652

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

694

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	167	13.4%
18 and over	1,076	86.6%
65 and over	340	27.4%
Median age	54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,206	96.7%
Two or more races	26	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.3%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	46.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 23.8%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	23.8%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$63,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,600
Median rent / month	$652
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	27.1%
1960–1969	17.2%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	15.8%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	41.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	36.8%
Propane / LP gas	40.9%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	313	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	179	30.4%
Female householder, no spouse	77	13.1%
Households with children under 18	98	16.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	196	33.3%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	10.6%
Married	53.8%	64.7%
Separated	5.7%	0.4%
Widowed	5.8%	14.9%
Divorced	9.0%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	8.3%
Kindergarten	12	5.9%
Elementary school	66	32.4%
High school	54	26.5%
College / grad school	55	27.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.0%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Retail trade 14.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Public administration 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Construction 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Professional & management 4.0%

Other services 2.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.8%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.8%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,211	97.4%
Spanish	6	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,200	96.5%
Born in same state	1,173	94.4%
Born in different state	934	75.1%
Foreign born	27	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	43	3.5%
Not a US citizen	30	69.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	240	19.3%
Italian	189	15.2%
French	80	6.4%
Arab	52	4.2%
English	23	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	1.6%
Dutch	16	1.3%
Irish	4	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.4%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56653

What city is ZIP code 56653 in?

ZIP code 56653 is primarily assigned to Littlefork, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56653 in?

ZIP code 56653 falls within Koochiching County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56653 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 56653 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56653 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 56653 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56653 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 56653 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56653?

The median home value in ZIP code 56653 is $122,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 56653 in?

ZIP code 56653 observes the CST timezone.