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Lake Of The Woods County
Williams, MN
56686
56686 ZIP Code — Williams, MN
Lake Of The Woods County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56686 is located in
Williams ,
Minnesota ,
within Lake Of The Woods County .
It covers approximately 185.94 square miles and serves a population of
1,027 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218 .
About ZIP code 56686
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $64,531. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 56686 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
1,027
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
077
Geography
Land area
185.94 sq mi
Water area
0.71 sq mi
Latitude
48.8762
Longitude
-95.0737
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
50.1%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
24.7%
33.2%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
24.2%
15.4%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.4%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$64,531
Median household income
$133,300
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 238 23.2% 18 and over 789 76.8% 65 and over 194 18.9% Median age 43.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 954 90.8% Two or more races 73 6.9% Hispanic or Latino 24 2.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
50.1%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
24.7%
33.2%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
24.2%
15.4%
26.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.4%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.8% $10k–$15k 7.4% $15k–$25k 18.2% $25k–$35k 6.9% $35k–$50k 7.2% $50k–$75k 13.6% $75k–$100k 19.0% $100k–$150k 11.0% $150k–$200k 9.2% $200k+ 3.6% Median income $64,531
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $133,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 88.7% Renter occupied 11.3% Vacant 53.6% Single-family detached 77.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.5% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.48
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 4.8% 2000–2009 9.5% 1990–1999 23.4% 1980–1989 10.5% 1970–1979 21.8% 1960–1969 16.1% 1950–1959 2.0% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 7.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.0% 2 bedrooms 35.0% 3 bedrooms 32.9% 4 bedrooms 13.7% 5+ bedrooms 11.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.0% 1 vehicle 26.9% 2 vehicles 32.6% 3 or more 39.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.1% Electricity 25.1% Propane / LP gas 53.1% Fuel oil 0.5% Wood 17.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 185 47.4% Cohabiting couple 15 3.8% Male householder, no spouse 156 40.0% Female householder, no spouse 34 8.7% Households with children under 18 65 16.7% Households with seniors (65+) 153 39.2% Average household size 2.63
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.1% 12.4% Married 39.8% 64.2% Separated 3.1% 0.0% Widowed 0.8% 22.5% Divorced 19.1% 1.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.4% Bachelor's or higher 7.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 30 15.5% Kindergarten 14 7.3% Elementary school 125 64.8% High school 10 5.2% College / grad school 14 7.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Professional & management
2.9%
Public administration
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 13.1% Service 25.3% Sales & office 6.5% Natural resources & construction 21.7% Production & transportation 33.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.6% Government 9.6% Self-employed 17.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.4% Carpool 13.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 16.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.5% Retirement income 22.6% Supplemental Security 6.9% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 2.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.0% High blood pressure 33.3% High cholesterol 32.9% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 25.8% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.5% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.5% Binge drinking 19.5% No physical activity 21.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.2% Depression 21.1% Fair or poor health 12.7% Poor mental health 12.9% Poor physical health 10.2% No health insurance 10.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.2% Visited dentist 66.9% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 11.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 50 6.3%
Disability % Any disability 14.5% Under 18 5.0% 18–64 years 13.4% 65 and over 29.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.0% Public insurance 50.0% No insurance 4.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 965 94.0% 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) 1,027 100.0% Born in same state 1,027 100.0% Born in different state 801 78.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 200 19.5% Italian 113 11% Arab 111 10.8% French 31 3%
Ancestry Count % German 14 1.4% Dutch 9 0.9% Irish 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.0% Internet access 85.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56686
What city is ZIP code 56686 in?
ZIP code 56686 is primarily assigned to Williams, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56686 in?
ZIP code 56686 falls within Lake Of The Woods County, Minnesota.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 56686?
7% 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 56686 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 56686 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56686 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 56686 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56686?
The median home value in ZIP code 56686 is $133,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 56686 in?
ZIP code 56686 observes the CST timezone.
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