56748 ZIP Code — Plummer, MN

Red Lake County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56748 is located in Plummer, Minnesota, within Red Lake County. It covers approximately 88.09 square miles and serves a population of 608 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56748

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 $166,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 56748 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

608

population

88.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56748 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56748

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plummer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56742 Oklee (7.2 mi) 56715 Brooks (9.2 mi) 56725 Goodridge (13.4 mi) 56646 Gully (13.9 mi) 56556 Mcintosh (16.1 mi) 56535 Erskine (16.8 mi) 56701 Thief River Falls (17.6 mi) 56750 Red Lake Falls (18.1 mi) 56754 Saint Hilaire (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	608
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	88.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	47.9058
Longitude	-95.9034
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	35.3%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	31.6%	22.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.8%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

608

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$83,750

Median household income

$40,423

Per capita income

$166,400

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

233

Housing units

14.4%

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	122	20.1%
18 and over	486	79.9%
65 and over	115	18.9%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Two or more races 7%

Black or African American 2.6%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	535	81.8%
Hispanic or Latino	46	7%
Two or more races	46	7%
Black or African American	17	2.6%
Other race	6	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	31.6%	22.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.8%	8.5%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	22.6%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$83,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,400
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	28.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.9%
Electricity	11.3%
Propane / LP gas	54.9%
Fuel oil	9.7%
Wood	14.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	14	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	71	27.6%
Female householder, no spouse	39	15.2%
Households with children under 18	67	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	33.1%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	25.1%
Married	48.7%	61.8%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	5.2%
Divorced	17.3%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 22.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.4%
Kindergarten	11	8.7%
Elementary school	51	40.2%
High school	49	38.6%
College / grad school	13	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 16.7%

Retail trade 15.8%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Construction 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Professional & management 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 4.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.8%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.3%
Public insurance	31.6%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	593	97.5%
Spanish	3	0.5%
Other Indo-European	3	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	599	98.5%
Born in same state	598	98.4%
Born in different state	450	74.0%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.5%
Not a US citizen	4	44.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	179	29.4%
Italian	73	12%
German	40	6.6%
French	15	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	1.3%
Dutch	7	1.2%
English	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56748

What city is ZIP code 56748 in?

ZIP code 56748 is primarily assigned to Plummer, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56748 in?

ZIP code 56748 falls within Red Lake County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56748?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 56748 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56748 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56748?

The median home value in ZIP code 56748 is $166,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 56748?

ZIP code 56748 has an estimated population of 608 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56748 in?

ZIP code 56748 observes the CST timezone.