Gonvick, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56644
Clearwater County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 787
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,364
- Median income Below-median income area
- $218,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gonvick pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56644 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56644 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gonvick, Clearwater County, Minnesota, home to just 787 residents across 271.4 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56644 reports a modest median household income of $56,364 (31% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,304. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $218,300 (15% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $494; 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Clearwater County, so 56644 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 56644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gonvick, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56644.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 56644, Gonvick, 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
787
Population
271.4
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56644?
39.5
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$56,364
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$34,304
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56644 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Gonvick, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,364 8th percentile higher than 8% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
551housing units
551
Total Housing Units
342
Occupied Units
209
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,300
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$494
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 56644, employing approximately 86 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,896,000.
23
Businesses
86
Employees
$2.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 21.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 13.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 56644 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56634
Clearbrook (56634)
1,639 residents
- 56644
Gonvick (56644)
787 residents
- 56646 355
Gully (56646)
355 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56644 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56644 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56634
Clearbrook (56634)
$64,886 median income
- 56644
Gonvick (56644)
$56,364 median income
- 56646
Gully (56646)
$48,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56644 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56644, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56644 in?
ZIP code 56644 (Gonvick) is located in Clearwater County, Minnesota. Clearwater County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clearwater-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56644?
ZIP code 56644 in Gonvick, MN has a population of 787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56644?
The median household income in ZIP 56644 is $56,364, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56644?
The median home value in ZIP 56644 is $218,300, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56644?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56644 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56644?
ZIP code 56644 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 86 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56644?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56644 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Accommodation and food services (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56644?
In ZIP code 56644, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56644?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56644 is 31.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56644?
In ZIP code 56644, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56644?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56644 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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