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Becker County
White Earth, MN
56591
56591 ZIP Code — White Earth, MN
Becker County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56591 is located in
White Earth ,
Minnesota ,
within Becker County .
It covers approximately 2.68 square miles and serves a population of
683 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 56591
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($20,781) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 55% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 59% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 56591 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
683
Population density
255 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
2.68 sq mi
Water area
0.52 sq mi
Latitude
47.0964
Longitude
-95.8433
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.0%
41.2%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
32.7%
33.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
18.4%
19.7%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.1%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$20,781
Median household income
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 261 38.2% 18 and over 422 61.8% 65 and over 57 8.3% Median age 26.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
58.6%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 425 58.6% White 127 17.5% Two or more races 127 17.5% Hispanic or Latino 42 5.8% Asian 4 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.0%
41.2%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
32.7%
33.0%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
18.4%
19.7%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.1%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.6% $10k–$15k 39.9% $15k–$25k 12.3% $25k–$35k 6.6% $35k–$50k 10.1% $50k–$75k 21.1% $75k–$100k 3.5% $100k–$150k 0.9% $150k–$200k 2.2% $200k+ 0.9% Median income $20,781
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $199 Owner occupied 35.5% Renter occupied 64.5% Vacant 9.9% Single-family detached 51.8% Large apartment buildings 7.9% Mobile homes 7.5% Median rooms 4.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.8% 2000–2009 9.9% 1990–1999 4.0% 1980–1989 20.9% 1970–1979 32.0% 1960–1969 13.4% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 2.0% 1939 or earlier 4.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 30.4% 2 bedrooms 22.1% 3 bedrooms 39.5% 4 bedrooms 7.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 38.6% 1 vehicle 25.9% 2 vehicles 24.6% 3 or more 11.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.7% Electricity 25.9% Propane / LP gas 45.2% Fuel oil 5.3% Wood 18.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 10 4.4% Cohabiting couple 58 25.4% Male householder, no spouse 39 17.1% Female householder, no spouse 121 53.1% Households with children under 18 112 49.1% Households with seniors (65+) 47 20.6% Average household size 3.00
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 75.0% 74.3% Married 4.9% 5.2% Separated 5.9% 0.0% Widowed 1.5% 4.1% Divorced 12.7% 16.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.3%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.8% Bachelor's or higher 14.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 5.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 137 53.7% High school 46 18.0% College / grad school 59 23.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
38.5%
Public administration
18.2%
Education & healthcare
15.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.8% Service 27.6% Sales & office 20.3% Natural resources & construction 1.6% Production & transportation 4.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 44.8% Government 55.2% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.7% Carpool 5.3% Public transit 3.7% Walk 4.8% Work from home 18.5% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 18.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
67.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 24.6% Retirement income 3.5% Supplemental Security 36.4% Cash public assistance 21.1% Food stamps / SNAP 59.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.5% High blood pressure 32.1% High cholesterol 27.6% Diabetes 14.8% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 12.2% Arthritis 23.3% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 5.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 33.0% Binge drinking 20.5% No physical activity 28.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.8% Depression 24.2% Fair or poor health 22.1% Poor mental health 18.9% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 13.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.7% Visited dentist 53.6% Cholesterol screening 86.1% Teeth loss 22.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 12 2.8%
Disability % Any disability 29.1% Under 18 17.2% 18–64 years 30.7% 65 and over 73.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 13.5% Public insurance 69.1% No insurance 18.2% Uninsured under 19 8.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 610 89.3% Spanish 4 0.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 4 0.7%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 679 99.4% Born in same state 679 99.4% Born in different state 650 95.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 0.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 13 1.9% French 12 1.8% Dutch 8 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 6 0.9% English 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.4% Internet access 83.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56591
What city is ZIP code 56591 in?
ZIP code 56591 is primarily assigned to White Earth, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56591 in?
ZIP code 56591 falls within Becker County, Minnesota.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56591?
55% of residents in ZIP code 56591 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 56591 family-oriented?
38% of residents in ZIP code 56591 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 56591 mostly rentals?
65% of occupied units in ZIP code 56591 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 56591?
15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 56591 in?
ZIP code 56591 observes the CST timezone.
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