Ponemah, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56666

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

1,066
9/sq mi
$161,000
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ponemah pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56666 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56666 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 113.4 square miles in Ponemah, Beltrami County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,066 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56666 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56666 sits at , while per-capita income is $13,988. The poverty rate stands at 49.0% and the unemployment rate at 25.9%. On housing, the median home value is $161,000 (37% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 69.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56666 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 56666 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56666, Ponemah, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,066

Population

113.4

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56666?

19.5

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 5.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 93.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$13,988

Per Capita Income

49.0%

Poverty Rate

25.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 22.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

231

Total Housing Units

210

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

3.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.0%
Renter 31.0%

$161,000

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56666 in?
ZIP code 56666 (Ponemah) 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 56666?
ZIP code 56666 in Ponemah, MN has a population of 1,066 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56666?
The median home value in ZIP 56666 is $161,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56666?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56666 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56666?
In ZIP code 56666, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56666?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56666 is 49.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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