ZIP Code 56661 - Northome Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56661 is located in Northome Minnesota. Portions of 56661 are also in Mizpah and Grattan Township and Ardenhurst Township and Kinghurst Township and South Koochiching and Shooks Township and Pomroy Township (Itasca County) and Nore Township and Hornet Township and Wirt Township. 56661 is primarily within Koochiching County, with some portions in Itasca County and Beltrami County. Regionally, 56661 is located in the Duluth-Superior Area.
ZIP Code 56661 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Northome |
| Primary County | Koochiching County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 976 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56661 Map
56661 Demographics
56661 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 56661 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56661 is White. The current unemployment level in 56661 is 4.9%.
| Population | 976 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.16% |
| Population Density | 3 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 385 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $146,280 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.54% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.84% |
56661 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 922 | 96.54% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 19 | 1.99% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56661 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 67.54% |
| Black | 1 | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 58 | 30.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.52% |
56661 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 26 | 4.29% |
| Bachelor Degree | 86 | 14.19% |
| High School Diploma | 236 | 38.94% |
| No High School Diploma | 10 | 1.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 32 | 5.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 134 | 22.11% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 10.4% |
| Masters Degree | 16 | 2.64% |
| Professional Degree | 2 | 0.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.17% |
56661 Geography
| Coordinates | 47.85022736, -94.16830444 |
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| Cities/Towns in 56661 | |
| Regions | Duluth-Superior Area Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Grand Rapids, MN Bemidji, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 293 Square Miles |
56661 Schools
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56661 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 | Dwb - Humid Continental Mild Summer With Dry Winters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50r - Chippewa Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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