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ZIP Code 56685

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

117
0/sq mi
$212,500
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56685 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56685 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waskish, Beltrami County, Minnesota, home to just 117 residents across 292.5 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 56685, but per-capita income is $38,196. Local economic indicators show a 15.4% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $212,500 for a typical home value (17% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 97.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.7, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56685 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers 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 56685, Waskish, 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

117

Population

292.5

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56685?

67.7

Median Age

57.1%

Male

42.9%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 98.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$38,196

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

239

Total Housing Units

47

Occupied Units

192

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.9%
Renter 2.1%

$212,500

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 56685, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $641,000.

5

Businesses

26

Employees

$641K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 60.0%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56685 in?
ZIP code 56685 (Waskish) 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 56685?
ZIP code 56685 in Waskish, MN has a population of 117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56685?
The median home value in ZIP 56685 is $212,500, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56685?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56685 is White at 98.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56685?
ZIP code 56685 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56685?
In ZIP code 56685, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 56685?
In ZIP code 56685, approximately 97.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56685?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56685 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.