56660 ZIP Code — Mizpah, MN

Koochiching County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56660 is located in Mizpah, Minnesota, within Koochiching County. It covers approximately 135.53 square miles and serves a population of 306 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56660

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,333. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 77% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56660 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

306

population

135.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56660 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56660

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56660. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mizpah	Acceptable
Mizpah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56661 Northome (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	306
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	135.53 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	47.9915
Longitude	-94.1714
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	50.7%	46.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

306

Population

People per sq mi

62.8

Median age

$58,333

Median household income

$29,535

Per capita income

$126,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.3%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

202

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	17.0%
18 and over	254	83.0%
65 and over	126	41.2%
Median age	62.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Two or more races 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	286	91.7%
Two or more races	9	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1.9%
Black or African American	3	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.7%	46.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	27.2%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$58,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 40.5%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.3%
Renter occupied	3.7%
Vacant	34.3%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.6%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	28.0%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	18.8%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	32.4%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	63.2%
Fuel oil	8.1%
Wood	16.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	60.3%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	20	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	33	24.3%
Households with children under 18	34	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	93	68.4%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.0%	6.9%
Married	76.0%	65.6%
Separated	0.0%	6.1%
Widowed	5.4%	5.3%
Divorced	11.6%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 22.0%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	7.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	59.5%
High school	12	28.6%
College / grad school	2	4.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Transportation & utilities 18.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Construction 11.5%

Finance & real estate 10.3%

Other services 6.9%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Information 2.3%

Professional & management 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.7%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	9.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.5%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	17.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.7%
Carpool	17.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 19.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	77.2%
Retirement income	57.4%
Supplemental Security	17.6%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	71.6%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	291	95.1%
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)	303	99.0%
Born in same state	303	99.0%
Born in different state	258	84.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	1.0%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	56	18.3%
Arab	49	16%
English	19	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	4.6%
French	4	1.3%
Dutch	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56660

What city is ZIP code 56660 in?

ZIP code 56660 is primarily assigned to Mizpah, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56660 in?

ZIP code 56660 falls within Koochiching County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56660 have a large retiree population?

77% of households in ZIP code 56660 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56660 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 56660 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56660 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 56660 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56660 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 56660 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56660 in?

ZIP code 56660 observes the CST timezone.