| ZIP Code | 56661 |
| ZIP Code Name | Northome |
| Primary County | Koochiching County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 990 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
56661 is a United States ZIP Code located in Northome Minnesota. Portions of 56661 are also in Mizpah and Grattan Township and Ardenhurst Township and Kinghurst Township and South Koochiching. 56661 is primarily within Koochiching County with some portions in Itasca County and Beltrami County. 56661 is within the Duluth-Superior Area.
56661 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 56661 have at least a High School Diploma. 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 5.0%.
| Population | 990 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.16% |
| Population Density | 3 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 385 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $62,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $49,250 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 5.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 96.54% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 66.84% |
| Race/Ethnicty | 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% |
| Race/Ethnicty | 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% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 26 | 4.28% |
| Bachelor Degree | 86 | 14.14% |
| High School Diploma | 236 | 38.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 10 | 1.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 32 | 5.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 134 | 22.04% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 10.36% |
| Masters Degree | 16 | 2.63% |
| Professional Degree | 2 | 0.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.16% |
| Coordinates | 47.85022736,-94.16830444 |
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| Cities/Towns in 56661 | |
| Regions | Duluth-Superior AreaMetro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Grand Rapids, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 293 Square Miles |
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