56676 ZIP Code — Shevlin, MN

Clearwater County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56676 is located in Shevlin, Minnesota, within Clearwater County. It covers approximately 216.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,729 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56676

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,813. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56676 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,729

population

216.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56676 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56676

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56676. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shevlin	Acceptable
Shevlin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56678 Solway (4.7 mi) 56621 Bagley (14.3 mi) 56667 Puposky (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,729
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	216.40 sq mi
Water area	9.68 sq mi
Latitude	47.5037
Longitude	-95.1890
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	42.6%	47.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	31.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	19.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,729

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$67,813

Median household income

$37,427

Per capita income

$182,700

Median home value

$1,054

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

1,066

Housing units

22.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

118

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

132

65–74

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	359	20.8%
18 and over	1,370	79.2%
65 and over	388	22.4%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,607	90.7%
Two or more races	103	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	43	2.4%
Other race	15	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	47.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	31.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	19.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$67,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,700
Median rent / month	$1,054
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	32.7%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	39.1%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	47.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	23.5%
Propane / LP gas	48.1%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	21.8%
Solar	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	378	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	106	13.9%
Male householder, no spouse	150	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	127	16.7%
Households with children under 18	169	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	277	36.4%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	21.6%
Married	53.3%	56.6%
Separated	1.1%	1.5%
Widowed	4.5%	8.3%
Divorced	11.6%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	5.8%
Kindergarten	5	1.5%
Elementary school	183	56.0%
High school	75	22.9%
College / grad school	45	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Construction 15.4%

Retail trade 11.6%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Professional & management 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 35.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,637	94.7%
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)	1,716	99.2%
Born in same state	1,714	99.1%
Born in different state	1,349	78.0%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	522	30.2%
Italian	158	9.1%
Arab	102	5.9%
French	89	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	1.7%
German	15	0.9%
Dutch	13	0.8%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56676

What city is ZIP code 56676 in?

ZIP code 56676 is primarily assigned to Shevlin, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56676 in?

ZIP code 56676 falls within Clearwater County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56676 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 56676 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56676 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 56676 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56676 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56676 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56676?

The median home value in ZIP code 56676 is $182,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 56676 in?

ZIP code 56676 observes the CST timezone.