56683 ZIP Code — Tenstrike, MN

Beltrami County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56683 is located in Tenstrike, Minnesota, within Beltrami County. It covers approximately 58.36 square miles and serves a population of 607 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56683

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $239,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($80,833) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 47% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56683 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

607
population
58.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56683 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56683

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City Status
Tenstrike Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56647 Hines (4 mi) 56667 Puposky (11.9 mi) 56601 Bemidji (14.5 mi) 56630 Blackduck (17.9 mi) 56650 Kelliher (18.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 607
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 58.36 sq mi
Water area 6.09 sq mi
Latitude 47.7225
Longitude -94.7451
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 41.9% 48.8% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 36.3% 30.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.8% 16.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 5.0% 3.5% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

607
Population
10
People per sq mi
50.1
Median age
$80,833
Median household income
$49,530
Per capita income
$239,300
Median home value
$1,031
Median monthly rent
93.3%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
338
Housing units
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
7
16
5–9
15
26
10–14
24
11
15–19
10
13
20–24
12
29
25–34
27
42
35–44
39
29
45–54
27
36
55–59
33
26
60–64
25
52
65–74
49
21
75–84
19
6
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811318.6%
18 and over49481.4%
65 and over15225.0%
Median age50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 2.6%
Two or more races 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Black or African American 0.5%
GroupCount%
White56292%
American Indian / Alaska Native172.8%
Asian162.6%
Two or more races91.5%
Hispanic or Latino40.7%
Black or African American30.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.9% 48.8% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 36.3% 30.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.8% 16.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 5.0% 3.5% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.4%
$10k–$15k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 4.9%
$25k–$35k 5.6%
$35k–$50k 10.1%
$50k–$75k 19.4%
$75k–$100k 11.6%
$100k–$150k 22.4%
$150k–$200k 9.7%
$200k+ 8.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.4%
$10k–$15k4.5%
$15k–$25k4.9%
$25k–$35k5.6%
$35k–$50k10.1%
$50k–$75k19.4%
$75k–$100k11.6%
$100k–$150k22.4%
$150k–$200k9.7%
$200k+8.6%
Median income$80,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%
$50k–$100k 7.2%
$100k–$150k 13.6%
$150k–$200k 12.8%
$200k–$300k 28.4%
$300k–$500k 26.8%
$500k–$1M 7.2%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$239,300
Median rent / month$1,031
Owner occupied93.3%
Renter occupied6.7%
Vacant24.7%
Single-family detached82.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.0%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.30

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201911.0%
2000–200921.1%
1990–199919.9%
1980–198917.1%
1970–197910.7%
1960–19697.3%
1950–19590.6%
1940–19492.2%
1939 or earlier10.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.5%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms26.1%
3 bedrooms39.6%
4 bedrooms19.1%
5+ bedrooms9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.7%
1 vehicle16.8%
2 vehicles46.3%
3 or more36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.1%
Electricity26.9%
Propane / LP gas52.2%
Fuel oil0.4%
Wood19.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16762.3%
Cohabiting couple228.2%
Male householder, no spouse3513.1%
Female householder, no spouse4416.4%
Households with children under 185219.4%
Households with seniors (65+)9836.6%
Average household size2.26

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.9%18.3%
Married65.7%66.9%
Separated0.0%1.2%
Widowed6.3%6.6%
Divorced7.1%7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%
Some HS, no diploma 4.9%
HS graduate 32.7%
Some college, no degree 17.2%
Associate's degree 13.1%
Bachelor's degree 16.8%
Graduate / professional 14.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.2%
Bachelor's or higher31.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool54.1%
Kindergarten32.5%
Elementary school6855.7%
High school2621.3%
College / grad school2016.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.8%
Retail trade 9.6%
Manufacturing 7.7%
Agriculture & mining 7.4%
Construction 7.4%
Professional & management 7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%
Public administration 5.8%
Finance & real estate 4.8%
Wholesale trade 4.2%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Other services 2.3%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts47.9%
Service18.6%
Sales & office14.5%
Natural resources & construction9.3%
Production & transportation9.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.6%
Government23.5%
Self-employed10.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone71.8%
Carpool11.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.9%
Work from home13.6%
Other means1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.1

Poverty

All people 6.4%
Under 18 years 14.4%
18 and over 4.7%
Married-couple families 0.6%
Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.0%
Retirement income29.5%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.9%
High blood pressure29.8%
High cholesterol32.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis27.2%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.7%
Binge drinking19.6%
No physical activity21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.2%
Depression22.2%
Fair or poor health12.1%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health10.0%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.7%
Visited dentist68.6%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss11.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans418.3%
Disability%
Any disability13.2%
Under 181.8%
18–64 years10.8%
65 and over27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.4%
Public insurance41.8%
No insurance2.0%
Uninsured under 192.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only59297.5%
Spanish40.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages40.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)58896.9%
Born in same state58396.0%
Born in different state41868.9%
Foreign born50.8%
Naturalized citizen193.1%
Not a US citizen1368.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish15024.7%
Italian559.1%
French426.9%
Arab193.1%
AncestryCount%
Dutch152.5%
English122%
German10.2%
Irish10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.2%
Internet access92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56683

What city is ZIP code 56683 in?

ZIP code 56683 is primarily assigned to Tenstrike, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56683 in?

ZIP code 56683 falls within Beltrami County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56683 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 56683 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56683 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 56683 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56683?

ZIP code 56683 has an estimated population of 607 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56683?

The median household income in ZIP code 56683 is $80,833, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56683 in?

ZIP code 56683 observes the CST timezone.

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