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Itasca County
Squaw Lake, MN
56681
56681 ZIP Code — Squaw Lake, MN
Itasca County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56681 is located in
Squaw Lake ,
Minnesota ,
within Itasca County .
It covers approximately 161.37 square miles and serves a population of
258 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 56681
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 $160,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $59,375. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 56681 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
258
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
161.37 sq mi
Water area
54.31 sq mi
Latitude
47.6290
Longitude
-94.1764
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.4%
44.9%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
32.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
7.2%
20.1%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$59,375
Median household income
$160,400
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 24 9.3% 18 and over 234 90.7% 65 and over 75 29.1% Median age 57.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
23.9%
Group Count % White 175 64.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 65 23.9% Two or more races 18 6.6% Hispanic or Latino 14 5.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.4%
44.9%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
32.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
7.2%
20.1%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.0%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.8% $10k–$15k 3.8% $15k–$25k 13.2% $25k–$35k 9.4% $35k–$50k 16.0% $50k–$75k 15.1% $75k–$100k 20.8% $100k–$150k 13.2% $150k–$200k 4.7% $200k+ 0.9% Median income $59,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $160,400 Median rent / month $729 Owner occupied 85.8% Renter occupied 14.2% Vacant 58.6% Single-family detached 86.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.1% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.25
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 5.9% 2000–2009 14.5% 1990–1999 11.3% 1980–1989 4.3% 1970–1979 16.8% 1960–1969 10.9% 1950–1959 7.8% 1940–1949 9.8% 1939 or earlier 18.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.4% 1 bedroom 12.9% 2 bedrooms 39.5% 3 bedrooms 28.5% 4 bedrooms 7.4% 5+ bedrooms 4.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.7% 1 vehicle 23.6% 2 vehicles 44.3% 3 or more 27.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 18.9% Propane / LP gas 54.7% Fuel oil 11.3% Wood 15.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 51 48.1% Cohabiting couple 13 12.3% Male householder, no spouse 15 14.2% Female householder, no spouse 27 25.5% Households with children under 18 17 16.0% Households with seniors (65+) 52 49.1% Average household size 2.43
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.0% 23.7% Married 50.4% 50.0% Separated 0.0% 0.8% Widowed 6.0% 12.7% Divorced 8.5% 12.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
Some college, no degree
29.6%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.4% Bachelor's or higher 12.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 16 55.2% High school 9 31.0% College / grad school 4 13.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Professional & management
2.9%
Public administration
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.4% Service 31.1% Sales & office 27.2% Natural resources & construction 13.6% Production & transportation 8.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.0% Government 24.3% Self-employed 7.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 39.6% Carpool 25.7% Public transit 5.0% Walk 3.0% Work from home 23.8% Other means 3.0% Avg commute (minutes) 38.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.8%
Female-led households
47.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.3% Retirement income 48.1% Supplemental Security 4.7% Cash public assistance 4.7% Food stamps / SNAP 20.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.4% High blood pressure 36.7% High cholesterol 37.0% Diabetes 14.5% Heart disease 9.7% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 31.4% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 8.5% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.7% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 27.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 17.6% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 12.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.2% Visited dentist 60.9% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 12.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 23 9.8%
Disability % Any disability 23.3% Under 18 8.3% 18–64 years 14.5% 65 and over 46.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.2% Public insurance 65.1% No insurance 9.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 251 97.3% 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) 258 100.0% Born in same state 258 100.0% Born in different state 213 82.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 25 9.7% French 17 6.6%
Ancestry Count % Polish 15 5.8% Arab 2 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.1% Internet access 91.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56681
What city is ZIP code 56681 in?
ZIP code 56681 is primarily assigned to Squaw Lake, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56681 in?
ZIP code 56681 falls within Itasca County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56681 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 56681 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56681?
21% of residents in ZIP code 56681 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 56681?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 56681 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56681 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 56681 in?
ZIP code 56681 observes the CST timezone.
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