56659 ZIP Code — Max, MN
Itasca County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56659 is located in Max, Minnesota, within Itasca County. It covers approximately 32.49 square miles and serves a population of 173 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
173
population
32.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56659 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56659
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56659. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Max | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 173 |
| Population density | 5 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 32.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.6417 |
| Longitude | -94.0079 |
| 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 | 37.5% | 44.9% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.5% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.0% | 20.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 35.0% | 3.0% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
173
Population
5
People per sq mi
42.8
Median age
$101,250
Median household income
$48,612
Per capita income
$250,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
95.1%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
104
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
5–9
1
2
10–14
2
25
15–19
21
3
25–34
2
20
35–44
17
7
45–54
5
3
55–59
3
11
60–64
9
15
65–74
13
5
75–84
4
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 40 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 133 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 40 | 23.1% |
| Median age | 42.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
18.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Two or more races
1.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 78.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 18.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.5% | 44.9% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.5% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.0% | 20.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 35.0% | 3.0% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
13.1%
$25k–$35k
1.6%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
27.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 3.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 27.9% |
| Median income | $101,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.9%
$50k–$100k
24.1%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
$200k–$300k
8.6%
$300k–$500k
32.8%
$500k–$1M
13.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $250,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 95.1% |
| Renter occupied | 4.9% |
| Vacant | 43.0% |
| Single-family detached | 79.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 17.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.2% |
| 3 or more | 29.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 9.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 65.6% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Wood | 21.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 41 | 67.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4 | 6.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 21 | 34.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 26 | 42.6% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.0% | 32.9% |
| Married | 43.0% | 57.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 5.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
35.8%
Some college, no degree
12.5%
Associate's degree
20.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 6 | 11.3% |
| High school | 46 | 86.8% |
| College / grad school | 1 | 1.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Retail trade
17.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.8%
Transportation & utilities
16.4%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Construction
6.8%
Other services
4.1%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Public administration
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.7% |
| Service | 20.5% |
| Sales & office | 8.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.8% |
| Production & transportation | 39.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.9% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 2.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 21.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
17.5%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
9.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.6% |
| Retirement income | 36.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 38.0% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Diabetes | 14.7% |
| Heart disease | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 33.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 9.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 28.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 61.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 22.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.6% |
| Public insurance | 48.6% |
| No insurance | 1.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 173 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 173 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 173 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 143 | 82.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 18 | 10.4% |
| French | 16 | 9.2% |
| Polish | 9 | 5.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4 | 2.3% |
| Dutch | 3 | 1.7% |
| English | 2 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.3% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56659
What city is ZIP code 56659 in?
ZIP code 56659 is primarily assigned to Max, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56659 in?
ZIP code 56659 falls within Itasca County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56659 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 56659 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56659 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 56659 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 56659?
ZIP code 56659 has an estimated population of 173 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56659?
The median household income in ZIP code 56659 is $101,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56659 in?
ZIP code 56659 observes the CST timezone.