56661 ZIP Code, Northome, MN
56661 is a ZIP code in Northome, Minnesota — mostly in Koochiching County (51% of its land), with smaller parts in Itasca and Beltrami counties. It covers 371 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56660, 56688 and 56680. 895 people live here in 410 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $65,469, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 54.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Northome, MN
- County: Koochiching County
- Land area: 371 sq mi
- Population: 895
- Median household income: $65,469
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 895 |
| Households | 410 |
| Median household income | $65,469 |
| Income per person | $36,693 |
| Median age | 54.5 |
| Homeowners | 89.5% |
| Median home value | $194,300 |
| Median rent | $883 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 36.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 14.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% |
| Broadband internet | 87.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.4% |
| $15–25K | 9.0% |
| $25–35K | 10.2% |
| $35–50K | 13.7% |
| $50–75K | 20.5% |
| $75–100K | 14.6% |
| $100–150K | 13.4% |
| $150–200K | 8.0% |
| $200K+ | 4.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.5% |
| 10–19 | 8.4% |
| 20–24 | 2.1% |
| 25–34 | 5.8% |
| 35–44 | 14.0% |
| 45–54 | 13.1% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65–74 | 22.7% |
| 75+ | 12.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.1% |
| Owned outright | 28.5% |
| Rented | 6.0% |
| Vacant | 41.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.0% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 0.4% |
| 5–19 units | 1.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 9.9% |
Businesses in 56661
27 business establishments with 173 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56660 — Mizpah city, MN (11.3 mi)
- 56688 (13.4 mi)
- 56680 (14.5 mi)
- 56630 — Blackduck city, MN (19.1 mi)
- 56637 (19.9 mi)
- 56659 (19.9 mi)
- 56681 — Squaw Lake city, MN (20.5 mi)
- 56658 (21.1 mi)
Areas that include 56661
- Northome, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Mizpah, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- 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) 56661, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56661 in?
- 56661 is a Northome, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56661 in?
- 56661 is mostly in Koochiching County (51% of its land), with smaller parts in Itasca and Beltrami counties.
- What is the population of 56661?
- About 895 people (±157), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 880.
- What is the median household income in 56661?
- $65,469 (±$6,798), 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 56661?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56661 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56661?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56660 (11.3 mi, Mizpah), 56688 (13.4 mi), 56680 (14.5 mi), 56630 (19.1 mi, Blackduck), 56637 (19.9 mi) and 56659 (19.9 mi).
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