| ZIP Code | 56686 |
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| City | Williams |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Lake of the Woods County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft |
| Latitude | 48.784049 |
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| Longitude | -94.911697 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.8 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 25.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 47% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 322 (48.3%) |
| Some College | 92 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 82 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 107 (16%) |
| Graduate Degree | 64 (9.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,781 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $175,300 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 782 |
| Vacant Units | 392 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 782 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 392 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 56686 is located in Williams, Minnesota, within Lake of the Woods County. With a population of 962, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.8 years. Economically, 56686 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,781 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56686 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $175,300 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 56686 is primarily White (92.62%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56686 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 56686 in Williams, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 962 residents, a median household income of $70,781, and a median home value of $175,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.