56672 ZIP Code — Remer, MN

Cass County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56672 is located in Remer, Minnesota, within Cass County. It covers approximately 396.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,960 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56672

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,310. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 56672 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,960
population
396.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56672 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56672

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City Status
Remer Acceptable
Remer Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56655 Longville (9.6 mi) 56662 Outing (13.8 mi) 56448 Fifty Lakes (18.8 mi) 55748 Hill City (19.2 mi) 55721 Cohasset (20 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,960
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 396.82 sq mi
Water area 38.23 sq mi
Latitude 47.0417
Longitude -93.9686
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 55.4% 47.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 29.0% 30.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 12.9% 18.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.7% 2.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,960
Population
5
People per sq mi
55.4
Median age
$56,310
Median household income
$35,801
Per capita income
$237,900
Median home value
$743
Median monthly rent
84.2%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
2,263
Housing units
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
47
Under 5
46
43
5–9
42
48
10–14
47
53
15–19
52
38
20–24
37
77
25–34
77
90
35–44
88
93
45–54
92
75
55–59
75
92
60–64
91
195
65–74
192
106
75–84
105
30
85+
29
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1833317.0%
18 and over1,62783.0%
65 and over65733.5%
Median age55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.6%
Two or more races 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Other race 0.6%
GroupCount%
White1,61680.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native21210.6%
Two or more races1075.3%
Hispanic or Latino422.1%
Asian130.6%
Other race120.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 55.4% 47.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 29.0% 30.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 12.9% 18.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.7% 2.7% 8.5%
Under $10k 5.0%
$10k–$15k 5.0%
$15k–$25k 12.8%
$25k–$35k 7.0%
$35k–$50k 15.5%
$50k–$75k 17.7%
$75k–$100k 12.7%
$100k–$150k 11.9%
$150k–$200k 7.0%
$200k+ 5.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$10k–$15k5.0%
$15k–$25k12.8%
$25k–$35k7.0%
$35k–$50k15.5%
$50k–$75k17.7%
$75k–$100k12.7%
$100k–$150k11.9%
$150k–$200k7.0%
$200k+5.3%
Median income$56,310

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%
$50k–$100k 8.7%
$100k–$150k 16.0%
$150k–$200k 11.3%
$200k–$300k 20.9%
$300k–$500k 26.2%
$500k–$1M 8.1%
$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$237,900
Median rent / month$743
Owner occupied84.2%
Renter occupied15.8%
Vacant63.3%
Single-family detached89.7%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes6.7%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.08

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20195.9%
2000–200916.7%
1990–199919.5%
1980–198913.0%
1970–197919.3%
1960–19698.7%
1950–19596.2%
1940–19493.6%
1939 or earlier6.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom11.5%
2 bedrooms31.6%
3 bedrooms35.2%
4 bedrooms17.1%
5+ bedrooms2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.6%
1 vehicle33.1%
2 vehicles45.1%
3 or more19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.0%
Electricity27.4%
Propane / LP gas53.1%
Fuel oil4.4%
Wood10.1%
No fuel used0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family41146.6%
Cohabiting couple778.7%
Male householder, no spouse19522.1%
Female householder, no spouse19922.6%
Households with children under 1815317.3%
Households with seniors (65+)43649.4%
Average household size2.14

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.9%23.6%
Married54.9%51.7%
Separated0.8%0.1%
Widowed3.9%13.5%
Divorced15.5%11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%
Some HS, no diploma 3.9%
HS graduate 40.1%
Some college, no degree 23.8%
Associate's degree 9.8%
Bachelor's degree 16.7%
Graduate / professional 4.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.2%
Bachelor's or higher21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool268.8%
Kindergarten165.4%
Elementary school14448.8%
High school6522.0%
College / grad school4414.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.3%
Education & healthcare 21.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%
Professional & management 8.7%
Manufacturing 8.0%
Construction 7.9%
Transportation & utilities 5.2%
Finance & real estate 4.4%
Other services 3.7%
Public administration 2.5%
Information 1.4%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.7%
Service21.8%
Sales & office22.3%
Natural resources & construction9.8%
Production & transportation18.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.3%
Government16.8%
Self-employed8.3%
Unpaid family workers0.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.0%
Carpool11.3%
Public transit0.3%
Walk4.9%
Work from home11.9%
Other means3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)25.8

Poverty

All people 15.3%
Under 18 years 31.0%
18 and over 12.2%
Married-couple families 3.6%
Female-led households 44.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.9%
Retirement income37.3%
Supplemental Security7.0%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP12.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.1%
High blood pressure38.8%
High cholesterol35.9%
Diabetes13.1%
Heart disease9.4%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis31.0%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer9.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.6%
Binge drinking16.5%
No physical activity24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.8%
Depression21.4%
Fair or poor health16.3%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health12.2%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.0%
Visited dentist63.0%
Cholesterol screening91.4%
Teeth loss13.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans22213.7%
Disability%
Any disability17.4%
Under 184.0%
18–64 years14.7%
65 and over28.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance56.3%
Public insurance60.5%
No insurance8.2%
Uninsured under 198.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,86795.3%
Spanish100.5%
Other Indo-European90.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,94099.0%
Born in same state1,92898.4%
Born in different state1,58280.7%
Foreign born120.6%
Naturalized citizen201.0%
Not a US citizen1785.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish20910.7%
Italian1869.5%
French1226.2%
Arab844.3%
AncestryCount%
German392%
English251.3%
Dutch241.2%
Irish10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.0%
Internet access86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56672

What city is ZIP code 56672 in?

ZIP code 56672 is primarily assigned to Remer, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56672 in?

ZIP code 56672 falls within Cass County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56672 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 56672 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56672 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 56672 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56672 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 56672 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56672?

15% of residents in ZIP code 56672 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 56672 in?

ZIP code 56672 observes the CST timezone.

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