| ZIP Code | 56681 |
|---|---|
| City | Squaw Lake |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Itasca County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft |
| Latitude | 47.553943 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.264157 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.0 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 17.0% ▲ 70% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.9% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 12.3% ▲ 151% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 53 (27.3%) |
| Some College | 32 (16.5%) |
| Associates | 44 (22.7%) |
| Bachelors | 29 (14.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 29 (14.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,375 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $177,100 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $498/mo ↓ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 249 |
| Vacant Units | 130 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 249 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 130 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 56681 is located in Squaw Lake, Minnesota, within Itasca County. With a population of 294, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56 years. Economically, 56681 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,375 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56681 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $177,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $498 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 56681 is majority White (54.42%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.0%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56681 stands at 12.3%, which is more than double the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 56681 in Squaw Lake, MN is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 294 residents, a median household income of $54,375, and a median home value of $177,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.