| ZIP Code | 56680 |
|---|---|
| City | Spring Lake |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Itasca County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,402 ft |
| Latitude | 47.659009 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.954669 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.11 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 50% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 27 (30%) |
| Some College | 14 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 15 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 13 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,208 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $250,000 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 120 |
| Vacant Units | 65 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 120 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 65 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
ZIP code 56680 is located in Spring Lake, Minnesota, within Itasca County. With a population of 116, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.3 years. Economically, 56680 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,208 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56680 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $250,000 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 90.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 56680 is primarily White (93.10%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56680 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 56680 in Spring Lake, MN is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 116 residents, a median household income of $50,208, and a median home value of $250,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.