ZIP code 56661
Where is ZIP code 56661?
Northome, Minnesota
Koochiching County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56661 belongs to Northome, Minnesota in Koochiching County. 56661 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 895 people live in the 56661 area, where the median household income is $65,469. The closest ZIP codes are 56660 (Mizpah, 7.8 mi north), 56688 (Wirt, 13.1 mi southeast) and 56681 (Squaw Lake, 14.6 mi south).
| ZIP code | 56661 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Northome |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Koochiching County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 218 |
| Coordinates | 47.844, -94.2043 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 566 |
Population and income in 56661
| Population | 895 · lower than 67% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 97% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 54.5 years · higher than 90% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $65,469 · lower than 78% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,693 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $194,300 · lower than 66% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $883 a month |
| Housing units | 706 |
| Households | 410 (2.16 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 11% |
| Land area | 371.41 sq mi (plus 10.45 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56661. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56661
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56660 | Mizpah, MN | 7.8 mi N | Standard |
| 56688 | Wirt, MN | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 56681 | Squaw Lake, MN | 14.6 mi S | Standard |
| 56630 | Blackduck, MN | 15.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 56650 | Kelliher, MN | 16.5 mi W | Standard |
| 56659 | Max, MN | 17.1 mi S | Standard |
| 56680 | Spring Lake, MN | 19.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 56647 | Hines, MN | 22 mi W | Standard |
| 56658 | Margie, MN | 24.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 56683 | Tenstrike, MN | 25.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 56628 | Bigfork, MN | 25.6 mi E | Standard |
| 56637 | Talmoon, MN | 26.6 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56661 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56661
123 MAIN ST
NORTHOME MN 56661
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Ardenhurst, Bergville, Dora Lake, Grattan and Kinghurst and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56661-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56661?
- 56661 is a Northome, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56661 in?
- ZIP code 56661 is in Koochiching County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56661 in?
- 56661 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56661?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56661 use area code 218.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56661?
- About 895 people live in ZIP code 56661, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56661?
- The median household income in 56661 is $65,469 a year, lower than 78% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56661?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56661 are 56660 (Mizpah, 7.8 miles), 56688 (Wirt, 13.1 miles), 56681 (Squaw Lake, 14.6 miles) and 56630 (Blackduck, 15.4 miles).