PlainZIP

Squaw Lake, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56681

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

318
1/sq mi
$50,833
Median income
$146,900
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Squaw Lake pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56681 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56681 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Squaw Lake, Itasca County, Minnesota, home to just 318 residents across 265.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56681 reports a modest median household income of $50,833 (38% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $26,334. Local economic indicators show a 18.0% poverty rate alongside 10.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $146,900 (43% below the state average); renters pay a median of $542 monthly, and 79.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.4, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 56681'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 56681, Squaw Lake, 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

318

Population

265.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56681?

58.4

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 56.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 35.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$50,833

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$26,334

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56681 ranks nationally

Squaw Lake, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,833 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

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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 46.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

240

Total Housing Units

120

Occupied Units

120

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$146,900

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$542

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 56681, employing approximately 45 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,171,000.

7

Businesses

45

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 42.9%

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

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Related Areas

Itasca County Squaw Lake, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56681 in? ▼
ZIP code 56681 (Squaw Lake) 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 56681? ▼
ZIP code 56681 in Squaw Lake, MN has a population of 318 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56681? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56681 is $50,833, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56681? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56681 is $146,900, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56681? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56681 is White at 56.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56681? ▼
ZIP code 56681 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 45 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56681? ▼
In ZIP code 56681, 46.3% 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 56681? ▼
In ZIP code 56681, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56681? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56681 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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