56589 ZIP Code, Waubun, MN
56589 is a ZIP code in Waubun, Minnesota — mostly in Mahnomen County (62% of its land), with smaller parts in Becker and Clearwater counties. It covers 243 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56566, 56557 and 56591. 1,760 people live here in 685 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $72,969, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Waubun, MN
- County: Mahnomen County
- Land area: 243 sq mi
- Population: 1,760
- Median household income: $72,969
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,760 |
| Households | 685 |
| Median household income | $72,969 |
| Income per person | $33,247 |
| Median age | 42.1 |
| Homeowners | 87.0% |
| Median home value | $200,000 |
| Median rent | $608 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% |
| Broadband internet | 87.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.8% |
| $15–25K | 9.3% |
| $25–35K | 7.4% |
| $35–50K | 7.3% |
| $50–75K | 15.3% |
| $75–100K | 14.2% |
| $100–150K | 21.6% |
| $150–200K | 6.7% |
| $200K+ | 6.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.2% |
| 10–19 | 14.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 8.5% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 9.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.4% |
| 65–74 | 15.3% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.7% |
| Owned outright | 25.2% |
| Rented | 7.0% |
| Vacant | 45.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.7% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 0.8% |
| 5–19 units | 1.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.2% |
| Mobile / other | 9.1% |
Businesses in 56589
29 business establishments with 89 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 8
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Retail Trade: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56566 — Naytahwaush CDP, MN (6.2 mi)
- 56557 — Beaulieu CDP, MN (8.1 mi)
- 56591 — White Earth CDP, MN (9.8 mi)
- 56569 — Ogema city, MN (10.3 mi)
- 56521 — Callaway city, MN (16.8 mi)
- 56651 — Pine Bend CDP, MN (17.5 mi)
- 56575 — Pine Point CDP, MN (18.1 mi)
- 56578 (19.2 mi)
Areas that include 56589
- Waubun, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Twin Lakes, MN ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Elbow Lake (Mahnomen County), MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Becker County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Clearwater County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Mahnomen County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56589, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56589 in?
- 56589 is a Waubun, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56589 in?
- 56589 is mostly in Mahnomen County (62% of its land), with smaller parts in Becker and Clearwater counties.
- What is the population of 56589?
- About 1,760 people (±141), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,850.
- What is the median household income in 56589?
- $72,969 (±$12,248), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56589?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56589 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56589?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56566 (6.2 mi, Naytahwaush), 56557 (8.1 mi, Beaulieu), 56591 (9.8 mi, White Earth), 56569 (10.3 mi, Ogema), 56521 (16.8 mi, Callaway) and 56651 (17.5 mi, Pine Bend).
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