ZIP code 56636
Where is ZIP code 56636?
Deer River, Minnesota
Itasca County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56636 belongs to Deer River, Minnesota in Itasca County. 56636 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 218. About 4,643 people live in the 56636 area, where the median household income is $61,289. The closest ZIP codes are 56631 (Bowstring, 11.3 mi north), 55721 (Cohasset, 12.6 mi southeast) and 56637 (Talmoon, 14.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 56636 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Deer River |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Itasca County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 218 |
| Coordinates | 47.3829, -93.8498 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 566 |
Population and income in 56636
| Population | 4,643 · higher than 69% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11 · lower than 75% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.9 years · higher than 75% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $61,289 · lower than 86% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,266 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $210,000 · lower than 59% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $820 a month |
| Housing units | 2,943 |
| Households | 1,864 (2.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 436.9 sq mi (plus 53.65 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56636. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56636
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56631 | Bowstring, MN | 11.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 55721 | Cohasset, MN | 12.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 56637 | Talmoon, MN | 14.7 mi N | Standard |
| 56657 | Marcell, MN | 15.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 56680 | Spring Lake, MN | 17.8 mi N | Standard |
| 55730 | Grand Rapids, MN | 18 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 55745 | Grand Rapids, MN | 18 mi SE | Unique |
| 55744 | Grand Rapids, MN | 18.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 56626 | Bena, MN | 19 mi W | Standard |
| 56659 | Max, MN | 19 mi NW | Standard |
| 56672 | Remer, MN | 20.7 mi S | Standard |
| 55722 | Coleraine, MN | 20.8 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56636 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56636
123 MAIN ST
DEER RIVER MN 56636
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Deer Riv, Inger, Morse, Oteneagen and Zemple: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56636-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56636?
- 56636 is a Deer River, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56636 in?
- ZIP code 56636 is in Itasca County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56636 in?
- 56636 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56636?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56636 use area code 218.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56636?
- About 4,643 people live in ZIP code 56636, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56636?
- The median household income in 56636 is $61,289 a year, lower than 86% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56636?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56636 are 56631 (Bowstring, 11.3 miles), 55721 (Cohasset, 12.6 miles), 56637 (Talmoon, 14.7 miles) and 56657 (Marcell, 15.6 miles).