56662 ZIP Code — Outing, MN

Cass County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56662 is located in Outing, Minnesota, within Cass County. It covers approximately 60.98 square miles and serves a population of 581 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56662

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $346,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,434. 56% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56662 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

581
population
60.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56662 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56662

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City Status
Outing Acceptable
Outing Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56447 Emily (7.3 mi) 56448 Fifty Lakes (10 mi) 56672 Remer (13.8 mi) 56442 Crosslake (14.3 mi) 55748 Hill City (16.8 mi) 56469 Palisade (17.8 mi) 56655 Longville (18 mi) 56441 Crosby (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 581
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 60.98 sq mi
Water area 6.87 sq mi
Latitude 46.8466
Longitude -93.9027
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 45.2% 47.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 38.2% 30.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 12.0% 18.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.6% 2.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

581
Population
10
People per sq mi
62.5
Median age
$62,434
Median household income
$40,969
Per capita income
$346,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.4%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
10.5%
Unemployment
1,021
Housing units
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
11
4
5–9
3
2
10–14
2
1
15–19
1
12
20–24
10
27
25–34
23
27
35–44
23
26
45–54
22
17
55–59
15
55
60–64
47
78
65–74
67
40
75–84
35
11
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18376.4%
18 and over54493.6%
65 and over24041.3%
Median age62.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%
Two or more races 3.4%
Asian 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Other race 1.4%
Black or African American 1.2%
GroupCount%
White53590.8%
Two or more races203.4%
Asian111.9%
Hispanic or Latino81.4%
Other race81.4%
Black or African American71.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.2% 47.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 38.2% 30.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 12.0% 18.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.6% 2.7% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.7%
$10k–$15k 5.9%
$15k–$25k 6.7%
$25k–$35k 5.6%
$35k–$50k 11.5%
$50k–$75k 23.8%
$75k–$100k 10.8%
$100k–$150k 18.6%
$150k–$200k 5.9%
$200k+ 7.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.7%
$10k–$15k5.9%
$15k–$25k6.7%
$25k–$35k5.6%
$35k–$50k11.5%
$50k–$75k23.8%
$75k–$100k10.8%
$100k–$150k18.6%
$150k–$200k5.9%
$200k+7.4%
Median income$62,434

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.5%
$100k–$150k 6.5%
$150k–$200k 11.5%
$200k–$300k 21.8%
$300k–$500k 30.9%
$500k–$1M 22.9%
$1M+ 5.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$346,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied97.4%
Renter occupied2.6%
Vacant73.8%
Single-family detached90.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.1%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.10

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201910.5%
2000–200926.4%
1990–199916.0%
1980–198916.1%
1970–197912.8%
1960–19698.2%
1950–19597.7%
1940–19491.6%
1939 or earlier0.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.4%
1 bedroom5.3%
2 bedrooms29.1%
3 bedrooms43.6%
4 bedrooms12.0%
5+ bedrooms4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.6%
1 vehicle21.9%
2 vehicles50.6%
3 or more24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.4%
Electricity30.5%
Propane / LP gas64.3%
Wood4.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14553.9%
Cohabiting couple217.8%
Male householder, no spouse7026.0%
Female householder, no spouse3312.3%
Households with children under 18228.2%
Households with seniors (65+)15256.5%
Average household size2.16

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.8%9.7%
Married58.9%65.3%
Separated2.1%0.0%
Widowed4.5%13.1%
Divorced15.7%12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%
Some HS, no diploma 1.9%
HS graduate 28.4%
Some college, no degree 28.7%
Associate's degree 13.6%
Bachelor's degree 17.4%
Graduate / professional 9.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.5%
Bachelor's or higher26.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten523.8%
Elementary school628.6%
High school29.5%
College / grad school838.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%
Manufacturing 17.8%
Retail trade 17.8%
Construction 10.7%
Public administration 5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%
Professional & management 3.7%
Finance & real estate 3.3%
Other services 2.3%
Agriculture & mining 1.9%
Transportation & utilities 1.9%
Wholesale trade 0.5%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.0%
Service14.0%
Sales & office22.4%
Natural resources & construction10.7%
Production & transportation9.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.3%
Government11.2%
Self-employed7.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.5%
Carpool8.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home19.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.7

Poverty

All people 10.5%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 11.2%
Married-couple families 10.3%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security56.1%
Retirement income48.7%
Supplemental Security5.9%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP1.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.4%
High blood pressure45.6%
High cholesterol41.0%
Diabetes15.8%
Heart disease11.7%
Stroke5.2%
Asthma8.5%
Arthritis36.8%
Kidney disease4.7%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer11.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.4%
Binge drinking13.5%
No physical activity26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.5%
Depression19.8%
Fair or poor health17.9%
Poor mental health11.0%
Poor physical health13.4%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.4%
Visited dentist63.8%
Cholesterol screening94.6%
Teeth loss13.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans7513.8%
Disability%
Any disability14.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years6.9%
65 and over26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.5%
Public insurance60.1%
No insurance5.0%
Uninsured under 192.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only55795.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)56897.8%
Born in same state56497.1%
Born in different state44075.7%
Foreign born40.7%
Naturalized citizen132.2%
Not a US citizen13100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish11018.9%
Arab6611.4%
French478.1%
Italian437.4%
AncestryCount%
German71.2%
Irish71.2%
English50.9%
Dutch30.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.3%
Internet access93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56662

What city is ZIP code 56662 in?

ZIP code 56662 is primarily assigned to Outing, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56662 in?

ZIP code 56662 falls within Cass County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56662 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 56662 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56662 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 56662 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56662 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 56662 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56662 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 56662 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56662 in?

ZIP code 56662 observes the CST timezone.

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