56685 ZIP Code — Waskish, MN
Beltrami County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56685 is located in Waskish, Minnesota, within Beltrami County. It covers approximately 125.43 square miles and serves a population of 95 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
95
population
125.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56685 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56685
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| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waskish | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 95 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 125.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.1929 |
| Longitude | -94.4909 |
| 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 | 48.3% | 48.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 30.8% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.9% | 16.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 10.3% | 3.5% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
95
Population
1
People per sq mi
66.3
Median age
$71,250
Median household income
$41,319
Per capita income
$210,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
98.0%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
254
Housing units
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
10–14
1
1
15–19
0
1
20–24
0
6
25–34
5
1
35–44
1
7
45–54
6
1
55–59
1
7
60–64
5
18
65–74
13
8
75–84
6
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3 | 3.2% |
| 18 and over | 92 | 96.8% |
| 65 and over | 51 | 53.7% |
| Median age | 66.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.8%
Asian
3.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 96.8% |
| Asian | 3 | 3.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.3% | 48.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 30.8% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.9% | 16.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 10.3% | 3.5% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
14.0%
$15k–$25k
14.0%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
22.0%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$200k+
12.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $200k+ | 12.0% |
| Median income | $71,250 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
20.4%
$100k–$150k
8.2%
$150k–$200k
16.3%
$200k–$300k
36.7%
$300k–$500k
14.3%
$1M+
4.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,400 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 98.0% |
| Renter occupied | 2.0% |
| Vacant | 80.4% |
| Single-family detached | 87.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 12.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 22.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 24.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.0% |
| 3 or more | 26.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 34.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.0% |
| Fuel oil | 6.0% |
| Wood | 18.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 31 | 62.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 9 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10 | 20.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 10.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 33 | 66.0% |
| Average household size | 1.90 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.1% | 12.8% |
| Married | 59.3% | 69.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
37.4%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
12.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 40.0% |
| High school | 1 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 40.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
45.7%
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.3%
Public administration
14.3%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Construction
2.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.9% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 31.4% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 22.9% |
| Government | 25.7% |
| Self-employed | 17.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 34.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.3% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 20.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 5.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 8.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
14.1%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
22.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 68.0% |
| Retirement income | 42.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| High blood pressure | 40.4% |
| High cholesterol | 40.2% |
| Diabetes | 16.0% |
| Heart disease | 11.3% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 37.2% |
| Kidney disease | 4.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.9% |
| Cancer | 9.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 27.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 13.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15 | 16.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 36.8% |
| Under 18 | 100.0% |
| 18–64 years | 51.2% |
| 65 and over | 21.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.6% |
| Public insurance | 75.8% |
| No insurance | 1.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 95 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 2 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 2.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 90 | 94.7% |
| Born in same state | 90 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 85 | 89.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5 | 5.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 60.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 20 | 21.1% |
| Dutch | 19 | 20% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4 | 4.2% |
| French | 3 | 3.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.6% |
| Internet access | 80.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56685
What city is ZIP code 56685 in?
ZIP code 56685 is primarily assigned to Waskish, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56685 in?
ZIP code 56685 falls within Beltrami County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56685 have an older population?
54% of residents in ZIP code 56685 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 56685 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 56685 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 56685 mostly owner-occupied?
98% of occupied units in ZIP code 56685 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56685 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 56685 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 56685 in?
ZIP code 56685 observes the CST timezone.