56556 ZIP Code — Mcintosh, MN

Polk County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56556 is located in Mcintosh, Minnesota, within Polk County. It covers approximately 102.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,303 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56556

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $61,333. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56556 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,303

population

102.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mcintosh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56535 Erskine (6 mi) 56542 Fosston (9 mi) 56742 Oklee (9.1 mi) 56592 Winger (10.5 mi) 56715 Brooks (11.2 mi) 56646 Gully (14.5 mi) 56736 Mentor (14.9 mi) 56516 Bejou (15.2 mi) 56651 Lengby (15.5 mi) 56748 Plummer (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,303
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	102.81 sq mi
Water area	2.18 sq mi
Latitude	47.6734
Longitude	-95.8891
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	45.3%	44.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	31.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	20.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,303

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$61,333

Median household income

$25,590

Per capita income

$135,000

Median home value

$550

Median monthly rent

70.0%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

395

Housing units

31.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

143

25–34

102

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	333	25.6%
18 and over	970	74.4%
65 and over	286	21.9%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.4%

Black or African American 9.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Other race 3.7%

Two or more races 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,049	77.4%
Black or African American	129	9.5%
Hispanic or Latino	53	3.9%
Other race	50	3.7%
Two or more races	44	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	1.9%
Asian	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	44.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	31.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	20.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 13.1%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.1%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$61,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,000
Median rent / month	$550
Owner occupied	70.0%
Renter occupied	30.0%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	47.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	18.2%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.7%
Electricity	25.1%
Propane / LP gas	31.4%
Fuel oil	21.1%
Wood	3.2%
No fuel used	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	219	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	108	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	120	25.3%
Households with children under 18	120	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	153	32.3%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.0%	15.8%
Married	42.7%	48.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	1.3%	22.5%
Divorced	9.1%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 27.1%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	31.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	8.0%
Kindergarten	26	10.4%
Elementary school	130	52.0%
High school	56	22.4%
College / grad school	18	7.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Construction 8.4%

Retail trade 6.8%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Professional & management 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Public administration 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	28.7%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.2%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 24.0%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.4%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,189	91.3%
Spanish	107	9.0%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	1.7%
Other languages	3	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,189	91.3%
Born in same state	1,188	91.2%
Born in different state	777	59.6%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	114	8.7%
Not a US citizen	11	9.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	357	27.4%
Italian	66	5.1%
French	59	4.5%
Arab	52	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	3.3%
Dutch	21	1.6%
German	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56556

What city is ZIP code 56556 in?

ZIP code 56556 is primarily assigned to Mcintosh, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56556 in?

ZIP code 56556 falls within Polk County, Minnesota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56556?

19% of residents in ZIP code 56556 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56556?

The median home value in ZIP code 56556 is $135,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 56556?

ZIP code 56556 has an estimated population of 1,303 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56556?

The median household income in ZIP code 56556 is $61,333, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56556 in?

ZIP code 56556 observes the CST timezone.