56657 ZIP Code — Marcell, MN
Itasca County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56657 is located in Marcell, Minnesota, within Itasca County. It covers approximately 54.37 square miles and serves a population of 194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
194
population
54.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56657 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56657
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56657. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Marcell | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56628 Bigfork (9.9 mi)
56680 Spring Lake (12.8 mi)
55709 Bovey (14.8 mi)
55744 Grand Rapids (19.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 194 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 54.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 10.36 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.5619 |
| Longitude | -93.6264 |
| 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 | 53.8% | 44.9% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.8% | 20.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 3.0% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
194
Population
4
People per sq mi
66.4
Median age
$53,333
Median household income
$33,173
Per capita income
$262,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
539
Housing units
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
2
1
5–9
1
3
15–19
2
2
20–24
1
2
25–34
2
5
35–44
3
15
45–54
11
8
55–59
5
15
60–64
11
33
65–74
23
21
75–84
15
6
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9 | 4.6% |
| 18 and over | 185 | 95.4% |
| 65 and over | 102 | 52.6% |
| Median age | 66.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Two or more races
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 98% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.8% | 44.9% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.8% | 20.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 3.0% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
7.1%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
20.4%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$200k+
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.0% |
| Median income | $53,333 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
5.1%
$150k–$200k
29.6%
$200k–$300k
15.3%
$300k–$500k
33.7%
$500k–$1M
11.2%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $262,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 81.8% |
| Single-family detached | 98.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 36.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 10.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% |
| 3 or more | 28.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.1% |
| Electricity | 31.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 61.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 65 | 66.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6 | 6.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6 | 6.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 64 | 65.3% |
| Average household size | 1.98 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.2% | 7.5% |
| Married | 67.3% | 77.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
33.5%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
11.7%
Bachelor's degree
20.1%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 13.3% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 2 | 13.3% |
| College / grad school | 11 | 73.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
32.3%
Education & healthcare
14.5%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Transportation & utilities
12.9%
Retail trade
8.1%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Public administration
3.2%
Professional & management
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.2% |
| Service | 9.7% |
| Sales & office | 16.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.2% |
| Production & transportation | 25.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 61.3% |
| Government | 4.8% |
| Self-employed | 33.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 53.2% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 40.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
9.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 67.3% |
| Retirement income | 38.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 37.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.0% |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart disease | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 32.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 9.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 18 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 28.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 59.3% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 189 | 97.4% |
| 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) | 194 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 194 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 115 | 59.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 49 | 25.3% |
| French | 13 | 6.7% |
| Italian | 7 | 3.6% |
| English | 4 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4 | 2.1% |
| German | 2 | 1% |
| Dutch | 2 | 1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.5% |
| Internet access | 91.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56657
What city is ZIP code 56657 in?
ZIP code 56657 is primarily assigned to Marcell, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56657 in?
ZIP code 56657 falls within Itasca County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56657 have an older population?
53% of residents in ZIP code 56657 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 56657 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 56657 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 56657 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 56657 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 56657?
ZIP code 56657 has an estimated population of 194 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 56657 in?
ZIP code 56657 observes the CST timezone.