| ZIP Code | 56659 |
|---|---|
| City | Max |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Itasca County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,349 ft |
| Latitude | 47.551229 |
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| Longitude | -94.048817 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.8 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 52.5% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 23 (28.8%) |
| Some College | 4 (5%) |
| Associates | 11 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 15 (18.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 27 (33.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,000 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $341,700 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 160% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 86 |
| Vacant Units | 42 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 86 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 42 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 56659 is located in Max, Minnesota, within Itasca County. With a population of 104, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.8 years. Economically, 56659 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,000 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56659 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $341,700 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 160% since 2019.
The population of 56659 is primarily White (98.08%). Residents are well-educated — 52.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.6%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56659 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 56659 in Max, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 104 residents, a median household income of $70,000, and a median home value of $341,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.