ZIP Code 56636 - Deer River Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56636 is located in Deer River Minnesota. Portions of 56636 are also in Ball Club and Inger and Zemple and Bowstring Lake and Deer Lake and Morse Township (Itasca County) and Deer River Township and Bowstring Township and Oteneagen Township and Torrey Township and Wahnena and North Cass and Sand Lake Township and Salem Township (Cass County) and East Cass and Bowstring. 56636 is primarily within Itasca County, with some portions in Cass County. Regionally, 56636 is located in the Duluth-Superior Area.
ZIP Code 56636 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Deer River |
| Primary County | Itasca County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 4,938 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56636 Map
56636 Demographics
56636 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56636 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56636 is White. The current unemployment level in 56636 is 4.9%.
| Population | 4,938 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.34% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,975 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $371,420 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.67% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 49.18% |
56636 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,898 | 81.67% |
| Black | 30 | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 804 | 16.84% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56636 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 451 | 58.19% |
| Black | 4 | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 296 | 38.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56636 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 259 | 8.44% |
| Bachelor Degree | 356 | 11.6% |
| High School Diploma | 1,160 | 37.81% |
| No High School Diploma | 33 | 1.08% |
| GED or Alternate | 168 | 5.48% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 609 | 19.85% |
| Associates Degree | 361 | 11.77% |
| Masters Degree | 88 | 2.87% |
| Professional Degree | 24 | 0.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.33% |
56636 Geography
| Coordinates | 47.43719482, -93.96269226 |
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| Cities/Towns in 56636 | |
| Regions | Duluth-Superior Area Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Grand Rapids, MN Brainerd, MN Bemidji, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 598 Square Miles |
56636 Schools
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56636 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 3b: -35F to -30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50r - Chippewa Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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