56668 ZIP Code — Ranier, MN

Koochiching County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56668 is located in Ranier, Minnesota, within Koochiching County. It covers approximately 0.21 square miles and serves a population of 213 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56668

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,958. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56668 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

213

population

0.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56668 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56668

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56668. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ranier	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	213
Population density	1,014 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	0.21 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	48.6116
Longitude	-93.3461
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	20.6%	46.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

213

Population

1,014

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$78,958

Median household income

$45,749

Per capita income

$156,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

1.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

105

Housing units

28.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	40	18.8%
18 and over	173	81.2%
65 and over	69	32.4%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	208	95.9%
Two or more races	5	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.6%	46.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 20.6%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 31.4%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	20.6%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	22.5%
$100k–$150k	31.4%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$78,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 31.8%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	26.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	10.7%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.3%
2 bedrooms	44.3%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	51.0%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	88.2%
Electricity	11.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	37	36.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	25	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	40	39.2%
Households with children under 18	23	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	43.1%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	22.9%
Married	41.9%	44.8%
Separated	0.0%	7.3%
Widowed	11.6%	8.3%
Divorced	23.3%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 14.5%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 26.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.4%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	16.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	41.7%
High school	15	41.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 47.6%

Transportation & utilities 15.5%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Professional & management 9.7%

Public administration 7.8%

Retail trade 6.8%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	8.7%
Sales & office	48.5%
Natural resources & construction	1.0%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.2%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.0%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	11.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.9

Poverty

All people 1.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	49.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	10.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.1%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	1.9%
65 and over	14.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.8%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	203	95.3%
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)	211	99.1%
Born in same state	211	99.1%
Born in different state	120	56.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.9%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	14.6%
Polish	15	7%
German	13	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	6.1%
Dutch	8	3.8%
English	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56668

What city is ZIP code 56668 in?

ZIP code 56668 is primarily assigned to Ranier, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56668 in?

ZIP code 56668 falls within Koochiching County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56668 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 56668 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56668 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 56668 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56668 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 56668 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56668?

The median home value in ZIP code 56668 is $156,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 56668 in?

ZIP code 56668 observes the CST timezone.