56661 ZIP Code — Northome, MN

Koochiching County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56661 is located in Northome, Minnesota, within Koochiching County. It covers approximately 371.41 square miles and serves a population of 976 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56661

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,830. 51% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56661 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

976
population
371.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56661 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56661

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56661. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Northome Acceptable
Northome Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56660 Mizpah (11.4 mi) 56681 Squaw Lake (14.6 mi) 56630 Blackduck (15.2 mi) 56680 Spring Lake (17.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 976
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 371.41 sq mi
Water area 10.45 sq mi
Latitude 47.8340
Longitude -94.0974
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 41.3% 46.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 38.8% 33.4% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 18.7% 18.0% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.1% 1.6% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

976
Population
3
People per sq mi
50.6
Median age
$64,830
Median household income
$32,809
Per capita income
$158,000
Median home value
$642
Median monthly rent
88.5%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
672
Housing units
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
21
Under 5
25
28
5–9
33
27
10–14
32
24
15–19
28
13
20–24
16
28
25–34
33
58
35–44
68
55
45–54
66
19
55–59
22
37
60–64
44
89
65–74
106
30
75–84
35
18
85+
21
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1821021.5%
18 and over76678.5%
65 and over29930.6%
Median age50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.6%
Two or more races 4.9%
Asian 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
GroupCount%
White87286.6%
Two or more races494.9%
Asian373.7%
Hispanic or Latino313.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native181.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.3% 46.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 38.8% 33.4% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 18.7% 18.0% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.1% 1.6% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 4.6%
$15k–$25k 10.7%
$25k–$35k 5.9%
$35k–$50k 9.7%
$50k–$75k 25.3%
$75k–$100k 14.6%
$100k–$150k 16.6%
$150k–$200k 5.4%
$200k+ 3.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k4.6%
$15k–$25k10.7%
$25k–$35k5.9%
$35k–$50k9.7%
$50k–$75k25.3%
$75k–$100k14.6%
$100k–$150k16.6%
$150k–$200k5.4%
$200k+3.8%
Median income$64,830

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%
$50k–$100k 23.7%
$100k–$150k 13.3%
$150k–$200k 19.1%
$200k–$300k 22.3%
$300k–$500k 11.3%
$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$158,000
Median rent / month$642
Owner occupied88.5%
Renter occupied11.5%
Vacant45.5%
Single-family detached83.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.3%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.52

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20195.9%
2000–200911.9%
1990–199912.0%
1980–198910.7%
1970–19799.9%
1960–196910.9%
1950–195911.9%
1940–19497.0%
1939 or earlier19.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.3%
1 bedroom15.1%
2 bedrooms31.5%
3 bedrooms35.1%
4 bedrooms11.6%
5+ bedrooms3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.6%
1 vehicle17.6%
2 vehicles26.1%
3 or more52.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.1%
Electricity10.2%
Propane / LP gas58.3%
Fuel oil7.7%
Wood18.7%
No fuel used1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family25364.7%
Cohabiting couple164.1%
Male householder, no spouse4311.0%
Female householder, no spouse7920.2%
Households with children under 187719.7%
Households with seniors (65+)19850.6%
Average household size2.47

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married16.5%16.3%
Married72.1%63.0%
Separated0.0%0.5%
Widowed1.9%11.1%
Divorced9.5%9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.1%
HS graduate 42.1%
Some college, no degree 28.3%
Associate's degree 7.1%
Bachelor's degree 12.9%
Graduate / professional 4.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.9%
Bachelor's or higher17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2411.7%
Kindergarten52.4%
Elementary school9948.3%
High school5225.4%
College / grad school2512.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%
Retail trade 14.5%
Construction 14.0%
Agriculture & mining 8.6%
Professional & management 8.6%
Manufacturing 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%
Finance & real estate 4.4%
Other services 3.2%
Information 1.2%
Public administration 1.0%
Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.5%
Service19.9%
Sales & office10.3%
Natural resources & construction18.6%
Production & transportation23.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.5%
Government15.4%
Self-employed12.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.4%
Carpool15.7%
Public transit0.3%
Walk3.7%
Work from home10.5%
Other means3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)38.4

Poverty

All people 9.3%
Under 18 years 9.2%
18 and over 9.3%
Married-couple families 4.3%
Female-led households 4.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.2%
Retirement income29.7%
Supplemental Security0.5%
Cash public assistance1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP4.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.9%
High blood pressure37.7%
High cholesterol35.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Heart disease9.6%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis31.7%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer8.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.5%
Binge drinking16.3%
No physical activity26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.8%
Depression21.9%
Fair or poor health16.1%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health12.5%
No health insurance11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.8%
Visited dentist63.2%
Cholesterol screening91.7%
Teeth loss13.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans719.3%
Disability%
Any disability17.6%
Under 1810.0%
18–64 years12.4%
65 and over31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.5%
Public insurance56.8%
No insurance6.1%
Uninsured under 194.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only93095.3%
Spanish101.1%
Other Indo-European30.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.2%
Other languages50.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)95998.3%
Born in same state93095.3%
Born in different state67769.4%
Foreign born293.0%
Naturalized citizen171.7%
Not a US citizen1270.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish17918.3%
Arab899.1%
Italian757.7%
French707.2%
AncestryCount%
German293%
Dutch101%
English80.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.1%
Internet access88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56661

What city is ZIP code 56661 in?

ZIP code 56661 is primarily assigned to Northome, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56661 in?

ZIP code 56661 falls within Itasca County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56661 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 56661 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56661 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 56661 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56661 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 56661 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56661?

The median home value in ZIP code 56661 is $158,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56661 in?

ZIP code 56661 observes the CST timezone.

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