Marcell, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56657
Itasca County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 304
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $72,629
- Median income Near-median income area
- $420,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marcell pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56657 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56657 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marcell, Itasca County, Minnesota, home to just 304 residents across 144.8 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56657 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,629 (12% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,395. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $420,800 (65% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Itasca County, so 56657 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 56657
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marcell, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56657.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 56657, Marcell, 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
304
Population
144.8
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56657?
64.1
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$72,629
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$38,395
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 56657 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Marcell, 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)
$72,629 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
534housing units
534
Total Housing Units
133
Occupied Units
401
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$420,800
Median Home Value
+65% vs state ZIP avg
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 56657, employing approximately 91 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,653,000.
18
Businesses
91
Employees
$3.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 27.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 16.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 16.7% |
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 56657 vs 56628 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56628 | Bigfork, MN | 1,681 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56657, 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 56657 in?
ZIP code 56657 (Marcell) is located in Itasca County, Minnesota. Itasca County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/itasca-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56657?
ZIP code 56657 in Marcell, MN has a population of 304 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56657?
The median household income in ZIP 56657 is $72,629, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56657?
The median home value in ZIP 56657 is $420,800, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56657?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56657 is White at 97.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56657?
ZIP code 56657 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 91 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56657?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56657 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56657?
In ZIP code 56657, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56657?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56657 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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