| Official Zip Code Name | Northome |
| Zip Code State | Minnesota |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Koochiching |
| Secondary County: | Itasca |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Current Population: | 942 |
| Racial Majority: | White 89.5% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 83.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.4% |
| Median Household Income | $32752 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $49870 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 26.1 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 1243 - 1476 ft. |
| Area | 272 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.85022900, -94.16830200 |
The current unemployment level in 56661 is 5.4% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 7.7% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 4.6% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 56661 decreased to 942 from 1041 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 56661 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 56661 public schools is White. 56.5% of students in 56661 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 869 | 89.5% | 889 | -2% |
| Black Or African American | 5 | 0.51% | 2 | +150% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.65% | 26 | -38% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 67 | 6.9% | 17 | +294% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% | 1 | +0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 7 | 1.34% | 7 | +86% |
| White | 83.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 9.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 942 | 1041 |
| Male Population | 50.80% | |
| Female Population | 49.20% | |
| Total Households | 408 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 56.5% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 50.0% |
| Median Household Income | $32752 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 69.30% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 25.70% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 5.00% |
| 56661 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Minnesota District 8 | Pete Stauber | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Minnesota Congressional Districts | ||
| 56681 - Squaw Lake |
| 56639 - Effie |
| 56628 - Bigfork |
| 56627 - Big Falls |
| 56660 - Mizpah |
| 56630 - Blackduck |
| 56650 - Kelliher |
| 56659 - Max |
| 56688 - Wirt |
| Northome, MN |
| Mizpah, MN |
Zip Code 56661 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | -7 | 0 | 13 | 29 | 41 | 51 | 55 | 53 | 43 | 32 | 17 | 0 | 27 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 14 | 23 | 35 | 51 | 65 | 73 | 77 | 75 | 65 | 52 | 33 | 19 | 49 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .76 | .56 | 1.04 | 1.55 | 2.78 | 4.06 | 4.16 | 3.63 | 3.02 | 2.43 | 1.27 | .69 | 25.94 |