PlainZIP

Pennington, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56663

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

220
2/sq mi
$50,278
Median income
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pennington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56663 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56663 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pennington, Beltrami County, Minnesota, home to just 220 residents across 146.7 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56663 reports a modest median household income of $50,278 (39% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $21,072. Local economic indicators show a 12.8% poverty rate alongside 1.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 95.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 56663's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 56663, Pennington, 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

220

Population

146.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 56663?

44.6

Median Age

56.4%

Male

43.6%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 49.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 45.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$50,278

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$21,072

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56663 ranks nationally

Pennington, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,278 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 47.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

204

Total Housing Units

102

Occupied Units

102

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.1%
Renter 4.9%

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 56663, employing approximately 285 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,898,000.

6

Businesses

285

Employees

$12.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

More ZIP Codes in Beltrami County

56601 standard
Bemidji, MN
Pop: 32,225
56671 standard
Redlake, MN
Pop: 3,371
56630 standard
Blackduck, MN
Pop: 2,117
56670 standard
Redby, MN
Pop: 1,440
56678 standard
Solway, MN
Pop: 1,321
56666 standard
Ponemah, MN
Pop: 1,066

Related Areas

Beltrami County Pennington, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56663 in? ▼
ZIP code 56663 (Pennington) is located in Beltrami County, Minnesota. Beltrami County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/beltrami-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56663? ▼
ZIP code 56663 in Pennington, MN has a population of 220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56663? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56663 is $50,278, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56663? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56663 is White at 49.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56663? ▼
ZIP code 56663 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56663? ▼
In ZIP code 56663, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 56663? ▼
In ZIP code 56663, approximately 95.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56663? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56663 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.