| ZIP Code | 56688 |
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| City | Wirt |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Itasca County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft |
| Latitude | 47.805467 |
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| Longitude | -93.839563 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.8 yrs ↑ 13% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 24 (35.3%) |
| Some College | 12 (17.6%) |
| Associates | 7 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 12 (17.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13 (19.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,643 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $171,900 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 144 |
| Vacant Units | 106 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 144 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 106 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 56688 is located in Wirt, Minnesota, within Itasca County. With a population of 93, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.8 years. Economically, 56688 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,643 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56688 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $171,900 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 56688 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.8%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56688 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 56688 in Wirt, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 93 residents, a median household income of $69,643, and a median home value of $171,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.