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Roseau County
Wannaska, MN
56761
56761 ZIP Code — Wannaska, MN
Roseau County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56761 is located in
Wannaska ,
Minnesota ,
within Roseau County .
It covers approximately 100.78 square miles and serves a population of
388 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 56761
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 $158,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $61,875. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 56761 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
388
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
135
Geography
Land area
100.78 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
48.6287
Longitude
-95.7342
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.3%
37.5%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
38.3%
39.9%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
19.8%
19.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
6.6%
3.1%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$61,875
Median household income
$158,700
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 65 16.8% 18 and over 323 83.2% 65 and over 85 21.9% Median age 52.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Group Count % White 374 95.2% Two or more races 8 2% Hispanic or Latino 5 1.3% Asian 3 0.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.3%
37.5%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
38.3%
39.9%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
19.8%
19.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
6.6%
3.1%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.5% $10k–$15k 0.6% $15k–$25k 7.5% $25k–$35k 10.0% $35k–$50k 16.9% $50k–$75k 16.3% $75k–$100k 18.1% $100k–$150k 20.6% $150k–$200k 4.4% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $61,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $158,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.3% Renter occupied 3.8% Vacant 38.7% Single-family detached 77.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.8% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.37
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 0.4% 2000–2009 12.6% 1990–1999 9.6% 1980–1989 13.4% 1970–1979 20.7% 1960–1969 8.4% 1950–1959 9.6% 1940–1949 6.1% 1939 or earlier 18.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 5.0% 2 bedrooms 22.6% 3 bedrooms 45.6% 4 bedrooms 18.4% 5+ bedrooms 7.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 14.4% 2 vehicles 39.4% 3 or more 46.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.3% Electricity 25.0% Propane / LP gas 58.8% Fuel oil 2.5% Wood 7.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 107 66.9% Cohabiting couple 7 4.4% Male householder, no spouse 31 19.4% Female householder, no spouse 15 9.4% Households with children under 18 41 25.6% Households with seniors (65+) 47 29.4% Average household size 2.43
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.7% 10.8% Married 63.3% 74.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 6.1% Divorced 8.0% 8.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
1.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.0% Bachelor's or higher 12.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 3.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 34 66.7% High school 11 21.6% College / grad school 4 7.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.6%
Education & healthcare
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Professional & management
1.9%
Public administration
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.4% Service 4.2% Sales & office 19.7% Natural resources & construction 17.4% Production & transportation 34.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.9% Government 2.8% Self-employed 19.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.8% Carpool 10.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.8% Work from home 11.7% Other means 3.3% Avg commute (minutes) 28.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
11.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.0% Retirement income 24.4% Supplemental Security 3.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 32.8% High cholesterol 31.3% Diabetes 9.0% Heart disease 6.4% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 23.5% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 5.8% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 20.7% No physical activity 21.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.0% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 12.3% Poor mental health 13.7% Poor physical health 9.6% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.7% Visited dentist 61.2% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 12.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 25 7.7%
Disability % Any disability 14.9% Under 18 4.6% 18–64 years 16.8% 65 and over 17.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.1% Public insurance 36.1% No insurance 4.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 373 96.1% 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) 381 98.2% Born in same state 379 97.7% Born in different state 314 80.9% Foreign born 2 0.5% Naturalized citizen 7 1.8% Not a US citizen 2 28.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 191 49.2% Italian 49 12.6% French 15 3.9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 15 3.9% English 3 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.2% Internet access 91.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56761
What city is ZIP code 56761 in?
ZIP code 56761 is primarily assigned to Wannaska, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56761 in?
ZIP code 56761 falls within Roseau County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56761 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 56761 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 56761?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 56761 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 56761 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56761?
The median home value in ZIP code 56761 is $158,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 56761 in?
ZIP code 56761 observes the CST timezone.
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