56666 ZIP Code — Ponemah, MN

Beltrami County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56666 is located in Ponemah, Minnesota, within Beltrami County. It covers approximately 42.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,202 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56666

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $72,768. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 65% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (19%), smoking (44%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 56666 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,202

population

42.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56666 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56666

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56666. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ponemah	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,202
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	42.46 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	48.0394
Longitude	-94.8930
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	68.4%	48.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	30.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	16.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,202

Population

People per sq mi

18.2

Median age

$72,768

Median household income

$11,163

Per capita income

$116,300

Median home value

$436

Median monthly rent

48.2%

Home ownership

38.9%

Poverty rate

28.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

137

10–14

117

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	592	49.3%
18 and over	610	50.7%
65 and over	107	8.9%
Median age	18.2 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 99.3%

White 0.7%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,193	99.3%
White	9	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.4%	48.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	30.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	16.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 28.8%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 7.3%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	28.8%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	7.3%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
Median income	$72,768

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 28.3%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,300
Median rent / month	$436
Owner occupied	48.2%
Renter occupied	51.8%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	6.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	28.9%
1980–1989	32.0%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.1%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	38.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	18.8%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	37.7%
Propane / LP gas	43.5%
Wood	18.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	25.1%
Cohabiting couple	49	25.7%
Male householder, no spouse	26	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	68	35.6%
Households with children under 18	169	88.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	37.2%
Average household size	6.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	70.5%	70.7%
Married	20.3%	21.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	3.6%
Divorced	4.7%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.1%

Some HS, no diploma 17.9%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	4.2%
Kindergarten	30	6.0%
Elementary school	308	61.2%
High school	112	22.3%
College / grad school	32	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.9%

Public administration 16.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Construction 7.4%

Retail trade 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	40.0%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	19.6%
Government	80.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	13.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.7

Poverty

All people 38.9%

Under 18 years 45.6%

18 and over 32.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 62.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	28.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	65.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.6%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	26.6%
Diabetes	18.8%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	14.3%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	44.1%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	37.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	30.1%
Poor mental health	23.1%
Poor physical health	19.4%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.8%
Visited dentist	41.3%
Cholesterol screening	80.4%
Teeth loss	37.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	60.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	7.6%
Public insurance	73.7%
No insurance	19.8%
Uninsured under 19	17.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,058	88.0%
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)	1,202	100.0%
Born in same state	1,202	100.0%
Born in different state	1,139	94.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	15.9%
Internet access	63.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56666

What city is ZIP code 56666 in?

ZIP code 56666 is primarily assigned to Ponemah, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56666 in?

ZIP code 56666 falls within Beltrami County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56666 family-oriented?

49% of residents in ZIP code 56666 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56666?

39% of residents in ZIP code 56666 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 56666?

Health data for ZIP code 56666 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (44%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 56666 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 56666 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 56666 in?

ZIP code 56666 observes the CST timezone.