56688 ZIP Code — Wirt, MN
Itasca County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56688 is located in Wirt, Minnesota, within Itasca County. It covers approximately 102.55 square miles and serves a population of 113 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
113
population
102.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56688 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56688
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56688. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wirt | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 113 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 102.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.42 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.7165 |
| Longitude | -93.9700 |
| 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 | 37.5% | 44.9% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 50.0% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.5% | 20.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 3.0% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
113
Population
1
People per sq mi
59.3
Median age
$72,813
Median household income
$33,600
Per capita income
$172,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
15.2%
Unemployment
193
Housing units
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
4
4
5–9
3
2
10–14
1
3
15–19
2
4
20–24
2
5
25–34
3
5
35–44
3
2
45–54
1
5
55–59
3
2
60–64
1
27
65–74
19
4
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 88 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 52 | 46.0% |
| Median age | 59.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.5% | 44.9% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 50.0% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.5% | 20.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 3.0% | 8.5% |
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
4.4%
$50k–$75k
44.4%
$75k–$100k
8.9%
$100k–$150k
28.9%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 44.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $72,813 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
4.4%
$100k–$150k
31.1%
$150k–$200k
20.0%
$200k–$300k
6.7%
$300k–$500k
26.7%
$500k–$1M
8.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,900 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 76.7% |
| Single-family detached | 97.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 47.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 4.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% |
| 3 or more | 51.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 33.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 31.1% |
| Fuel oil | 4.4% |
| Wood | 31.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 36 | 80.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4 | 8.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1 | 2.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 29 | 64.4% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.2% | 9.8% |
| Married | 69.2% | 82.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 2.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.2%
HS graduate
43.9%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 7 | 53.8% |
| High school | 5 | 38.5% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Agriculture & mining
21.4%
Transportation & utilities
14.3%
Retail trade
10.7%
Wholesale trade
7.1%
Professional & management
7.1%
Public administration
7.1%
Other services
3.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.4% |
| Service | 10.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.3% |
| Production & transportation | 32.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.4% |
| Government | 14.3% |
| Self-employed | 14.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.9% |
| Carpool | 21.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 49.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.0%
Under 18 years
28.6%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 60.0% |
| Retirement income | 64.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Diabetes | 14.4% |
| Heart disease | 10.8% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 32.2% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 9.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.2% |
| Visited dentist | 63.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9 | 10.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 8.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 19.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.3% |
| Public insurance | 77.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 103 | 91.2% |
| 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) | 113 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 113 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 102 | 90.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 15 | 13.3% |
| Italian | 10 | 8.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10 | 8.8% |
| Polish | 7 | 6.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 75.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56688
What city is ZIP code 56688 in?
ZIP code 56688 is primarily assigned to Wirt, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56688 in?
ZIP code 56688 falls within Itasca County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56688 have an older population?
46% of residents in ZIP code 56688 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 56688 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 56688 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 56688 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 56688 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56688?
The median home value in ZIP code 56688 is $172,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 56688 in?
ZIP code 56688 observes the CST timezone.