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Naytahwaush, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56566

Mahnomen County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

668
14/sq mi
$44,583
Median income
$118,300
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Naytahwaush pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56566 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56566 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Naytahwaush, Mahnomen County, Minnesota, home to just 668 residents across 46.4 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56566 reports a modest median household income of $44,583 (46% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $20,432. 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 16.7%. Housing costs here run $118,300 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging $400 a month; 53.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Mahnomen County, letting you compare 56566 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56566, Naytahwaush, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

668

Population

46.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56566?

28.1

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 5.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 70.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$44,583

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$20,432

Per Capita Income

34.4%

Poverty Rate

16.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56566 ranks nationally

Naytahwaush, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,583 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

264

Total Housing Units

201

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.2%
Renter 46.8%

$118,300

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$400

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 56566, employing approximately 35 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,048,000.

3

Businesses

35

Employees

$1.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 56566 vs 56589 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
56589 Waubun, MN 1,975 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mahnomen County

56557 standard
Mahnomen, MN
Pop: 2,811
56589 standard
Waubun, MN
Pop: 1,975
56651 standard
Lengby, MN
Pop: 538
56516 standard
Bejou, MN
Pop: 294

Related Areas

Mahnomen County Naytahwaush, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56566 in? ▼
ZIP code 56566 (Naytahwaush) is located in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. Mahnomen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mahnomen-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56566? ▼
ZIP code 56566 in Naytahwaush, MN has a population of 668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56566? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56566 is $44,583, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56566? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56566 is $118,300, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56566? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56566 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 70.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56566? ▼
ZIP code 56566 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 35 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56566? ▼
In ZIP code 56566, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56566? ▼
In ZIP code 56566, approximately 53.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56566? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56566 is 34.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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