56663 ZIP Code — Pennington, MN
Beltrami County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56663 is located in Pennington, Minnesota, within Beltrami County. It covers approximately 40.61 square miles and serves a population of 153 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
153
population
40.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56663 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56663
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56663. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pennington | Acceptable |
| Pennington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56601 Bemidji (13 mi)
56633 Cass Lake (14.2 mi)
56630 Blackduck (15.7 mi)
56626 Bena (16.7 mi)
56681 Squaw Lake (16.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 153 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 40.61 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.78 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.4865 |
| Longitude | -94.4692 |
| 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 | 54.1% | 48.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.3% | 30.8% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.6% | 16.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.5% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
153
Population
4
People per sq mi
59.3
Median age
$57,721
Median household income
$30,690
Per capita income
$118,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
85.9%
Home ownership
15.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
170
Housing units
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
3
1
5–9
0
2
10–14
1
3
15–19
1
3
35–44
2
8
45–54
5
30
55–59
17
20
60–64
11
9
65–74
5
16
75–84
9
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11 | 7.2% |
| 18 and over | 142 | 92.8% |
| 65 and over | 42 | 27.5% |
| Median age | 59.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
21.3%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 72.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 21.3% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 1.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.1% | 48.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.3% | 30.8% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.6% | 16.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.5% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
20.0%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
1.2%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
29.4%
$75k–$100k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 20.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 29.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 1.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.4% |
| Median income | $57,721 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
28.8%
$50k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k–$300k
26.0%
$300k–$500k
6.8%
$1M+
5.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,100 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 85.9% |
| Renter occupied | 14.1% |
| Vacant | 53.3% |
| Single-family detached | 78.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 20.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 31.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.2% |
| Electricity | 24.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 45.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.2% |
| Wood | 27.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 34 | 40.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 29 | 34.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 3.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 28 | 32.9% |
| Average household size | 1.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.3% | 0.0% |
| Married | 49.4% | 60.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 20.0% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 20.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.4%
HS graduate
36.2%
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Associate's degree
13.8%
Bachelor's degree
9.4%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 10.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 4 | 40.0% |
| High school | 4 | 40.0% |
| College / grad school | 1 | 10.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.5%
Public administration
22.7%
Transportation & utilities
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Professional & management
9.1%
Construction
6.8%
Retail trade
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 65.9% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.5% |
| Government | 27.3% |
| Self-employed | 2.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.8% |
| Carpool | 4.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 2.3% |
| Other means | 11.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
15.5%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 55.3% |
| Retirement income | 49.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| High blood pressure | 31.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 26 | 18.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.9% |
| Under 18 | 9.1% |
| 18–64 years | 16.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.7% |
| Public insurance | 43.1% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 146 | 95.4% |
| 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) | 147 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 147 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 84 | 54.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 6 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 30 | 19.6% |
| English | 5 | 3.3% |
| Italian | 4 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 2 | 1.3% |
| French | 2 | 1.3% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 1.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 55.6% |
| Internet access | 84.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56663
What city is ZIP code 56663 in?
ZIP code 56663 is primarily assigned to Pennington, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56663 in?
ZIP code 56663 falls within Beltrami County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56663 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 56663 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 56663 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 56663 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 56663 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56663 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56663 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 56663 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 56663 in?
ZIP code 56663 observes the CST timezone.