56639 ZIP Code, Effie, MN
56639 is a ZIP code in Effie, Minnesota — mostly in Itasca County (52% of its land), with smaller parts in Koochiching County. It covers 309 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56628, 56688 and 56658. 359 people live here in 197 households, fewer than in most Minnesota ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $30,625, well below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 55.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Effie, MN
- County: Itasca County
- Land area: 309 sq mi
- Population: 359
- Median household income: $30,625
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 359 |
| Households | 197 |
| Median household income | $30,625 |
| Income per person | $29,751 |
| Median age | 55.1 |
| Homeowners | 82.7% |
| Median home value | $219,700 |
| Median rent | $1,104 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% |
| Broadband internet | 83.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.1% |
| $10–15K | 3.6% |
| $15–25K | 18.8% |
| $25–35K | 22.8% |
| $35–50K | 7.1% |
| $50–75K | 17.3% |
| $75–100K | 7.6% |
| $100–150K | 11.7% |
| $150–200K | 3.0% |
| $200K+ | 2.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.0% |
| 10–19 | 4.2% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 3.9% |
| 35–44 | 8.6% |
| 45–54 | 17.0% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65–74 | 21.7% |
| 75+ | 13.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 12.3% |
| Owned outright | 19.6% |
| Rented | 6.5% |
| Vacant | 61.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.3% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.4% |
Businesses in 56639
7 business establishments with 41 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56628 — Bigfork city, MN (15 mi)
- 56688 (16.1 mi)
- 56658 (22.7 mi)
- 55772 — Nett Lake CDP, MN (24.1 mi)
- 56657 (24.3 mi)
Areas that include 56639
- Effie, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Itasca County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Koochiching County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56639, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56639 in?
- 56639 is a Effie, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Effie; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56639 in?
- 56639 is mostly in Itasca County (52% of its land), with smaller parts in Koochiching County.
- What is the population of 56639?
- About 359 people (±64), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 423.
- What is the median household income in 56639?
- $30,625 (±$19,551), 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 56639?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56639 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56639?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56628 (15 mi, Bigfork), 56688 (16.1 mi), 56658 (22.7 mi), 55772 (24.1 mi, Nett Lake) and 56657 (24.3 mi).
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