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Mahnomen County
Naytahwaush, MN
56566
56566 ZIP Code — Naytahwaush, MN
Mahnomen County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56566 is located in
Naytahwaush ,
Minnesota ,
within Mahnomen County .
It covers approximately 13.26 square miles and serves a population of
613 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 56566
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 $113,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
Median household income is $36,250. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 55% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 56566 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
613
Population density
46 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
087
Geography
Land area
13.26 sq mi
Water area
3.48 sq mi
Latitude
47.2381
Longitude
-95.6151
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.6%
55.9%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
22.5%
28.1%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
4.9%
13.0%
26.5%
Over $200k
1.0%
3.0%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$36,250
Median household income
$113,900
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 217 35.4% 18 and over 396 64.6% 65 and over 78 12.7% Median age 26.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
75.2%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 461 75.2% Two or more races 118 19.2% White 34 5.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.6%
55.9%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
22.5%
28.1%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
4.9%
13.0%
26.5%
Over $200k
1.0%
3.0%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 18.3% $10k–$15k 8.9% $15k–$25k 8.4% $25k–$35k 13.9% $35k–$50k 14.9% $50k–$75k 16.8% $75k–$100k 12.9% $100k–$150k 3.5% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 1.5% Median income $36,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $113,900 Median rent / month $477 Owner occupied 48.5% Renter occupied 51.5% Vacant 25.7% Single-family detached 79.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.5% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.7% 2010–2019 7.4% 2000–2009 5.1% 1990–1999 19.5% 1980–1989 19.5% 1970–1979 23.5% 1960–1969 10.7% 1950–1959 4.4% 1940–1949 3.7% 1939 or earlier 5.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 12.5% 2 bedrooms 26.8% 3 bedrooms 46.0% 4 bedrooms 7.7% 5+ bedrooms 5.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 22.3% 1 vehicle 38.1% 2 vehicles 30.2% 3 or more 9.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.5% Electricity 14.9% Propane / LP gas 67.3% Fuel oil 5.4% Wood 5.9% No fuel used 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 34 16.8% Cohabiting couple 33 16.3% Male householder, no spouse 57 28.2% Female householder, no spouse 78 38.6% Households with children under 18 104 51.5% Households with seniors (65+) 55 27.2% Average household size 3.03
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 63.2% 52.2% Married 19.4% 16.1% Separated 1.0% 0.9% Widowed 3.5% 11.6% Divorced 12.9% 19.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.2%
Some college, no degree
29.4%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.9% Bachelor's or higher 8.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 7.7% Kindergarten 9 4.6% Elementary school 107 54.9% High school 43 22.1% College / grad school 21 10.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
24.6%
Public administration
17.0%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Professional & management
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Transportation & utilities
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.6% Service 41.5% Sales & office 6.4% Natural resources & construction 10.5% Production & transportation 9.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 46.8% Government 49.7% Self-employed 3.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.1% Carpool 9.5% Public transit 7.6% Walk 3.8% Work from home 3.8% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 21.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
14.7%
Female-led households
60.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 27.7% Retirement income 15.8% Supplemental Security 17.3% Cash public assistance 27.2% Food stamps / SNAP 55.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.4% High blood pressure 31.6% High cholesterol 25.5% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 12.7% Arthritis 22.3% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 4.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 31.9% Binge drinking 20.0% No physical activity 29.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 26.0% Fair or poor health 21.9% Poor mental health 20.4% Poor physical health 14.4% No health insurance 14.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.3% Visited dentist 53.3% Cholesterol screening 83.6% Teeth loss 22.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 19 4.8%
Disability % Any disability 23.8% Under 18 6.9% 18–64 years 25.2% 65 and over 65.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 15.3% Public insurance 74.2% No insurance 16.0% Uninsured under 19 7.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 556 90.7% Spanish 4 0.7% Other Indo-European 4 0.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 611 99.7% Born in same state 611 99.7% Born in different state 538 87.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.3% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 45 7.3% Italian 8 1.3% French 6 1%
Ancestry Count % English 2 0.3% German 1 0.2% Arab 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.0% Internet access 87.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56566
What city is ZIP code 56566 in?
ZIP code 56566 is primarily assigned to Naytahwaush, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56566 in?
ZIP code 56566 falls within Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56566?
42% of residents in ZIP code 56566 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 56566 family-oriented?
35% of residents in ZIP code 56566 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 56566?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56566?
The median home value in ZIP code 56566 is $113,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 56566 in?
ZIP code 56566 observes the CST timezone.
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