Zip code 56666: Ponemah, Minnesota

Q: What city is zip code 56666?

56666 is assigned to Ponemah, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 56666 in?

56666 is in Beltrami County, Minnesota.

Q: What is the population of 56666?

About 816 people live in 56666, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 56666?

The closest zip codes to 56666 are 56650, 56670, 56685, 56683, 56667.

Residential delivery areaBeltrami CountyCentral Time

Population

816

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$161K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

42 sq mi

19 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 56666

56666 is a rural zip code in Ponemah, Minnesota (Beltrami County), covering 42 sq mi of land. About 816 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 19.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

49% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $161,000. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 50.3 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; legal and social services; and cleaning and personal care.

How 56666 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate49%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%5th of 852 in MN
Average commute50.3 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min2nd of 849 in MN
Unemployment rate27.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%2nd of 853 in MN
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%3rd of 828 in MN
Residents under 1837.9%
99th
U.S. 22% · MN 22.9%8th of 854 in MN
Government workers64.9%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%3rd of 852 in MN
Uninsured rate11.4%
78th
U.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%43rd of 853 in MN
Veterans8%
77th
U.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%279th of 854 in MN
Housing vacancy9.1%
67th
U.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%455th of 851 in MN
Homeownership rate69%
51st
U.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%749th of 851 in MN
Broadband access91%
41st
U.S. 91% · MN 91.6%309th of 851 in MN
Income inequality (Gini)0.411
29th
U.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453427th of 848 in MN
Work from home8.6%
26th
U.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%613th of 852 in MN
Residents 65 and older12.4%
20th
U.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%778th of 854 in MN
Median home value$161,000
12th
U.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300689th of 842 in MN
Diversity index12.8
6th
U.S. 61.4 · MN 41.1602nd of 854 in MN
Median earnings per worker$31,929
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389832nd of 851 in MN
Population density19/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi506th of 854 in MN
Population816
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445608th of 854 in MN
Per capita income$13,988
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237849th of 853 in MN
Median age19.5
1st
U.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8850th of 854 in MN
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%850th of 854 in MN
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%795th of 854 in MN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MN 4%735th of 852 in MN
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%844th of 852 in MN
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · MN 9.3%843rd of 852 in MN

Measure	56666	Beltrami	MN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MN
Poverty rateWeakness	49%	16.1%	9.3%	12.5%	99th	5th of 852
Average commuteWeakness	50.3 min	21 min	22.7 min	26.4 min	99th	2nd of 849
Unemployment rateWeakness	27.8%	4.7%	4.1%	5.2%	99th	2nd of 853
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	43.7%	48.1%	51.1%	99th	3rd of 828
Residents under 18	37.9%	24.7%	22.9%	22%	99th	8th of 854
Government workers	64.9%	26.3%	12.9%	14.5%	99th	3rd of 852
Uninsured rate	11.4%	7.8%	4.7%	8.4%	78th	43rd of 853
Veterans	8%	7.5%	5.9%	6.2%	77th	279th of 854
Housing vacancy	9.1%	16.4%	9.3%	10.1%	67th	455th of 851
Homeownership rate	69%	70.1%	72.2%	65.2%	51st	749th of 851
Broadband access	91%	91.8%	91.6%	91%	41st	309th of 851
Income inequality (Gini)	0.411	0.444	0.453	0.483	29th	427th of 848
Work from home	8.6%	7.7%	17.6%	15.1%	26th	613th of 852
Residents 65 and older	12.4%	17.6%	17.3%	17.2%	20th	778th of 854
Median home value	$161,000	$237,500	$329,300	$332,700	12th	689th of 842
Diversity index	12.8	46.9	41.1	61.4	6th	602nd of 854
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,929	$42,849	$54,389	$49,666	4th	832nd of 851
Population density	19/sq mi	19/sq mi	72/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	506th of 854
Population	816	46,512	5,739,445	334,922,499	1st	608th of 854
Per capita incomeWeakness	$13,988	$35,509	$48,237	$44,673	1st	849th of 853
Median age	19.5	35.3	38.8	38.9	1st	850th of 854
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	31.8%	39.4%	35.7%	1st	850th of 854
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.4%	8.7%	14.1%	1st	795th of 854
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	4%	3.8%	1st	735th of 852
Healthcare workers	0%	13.2%	10.9%	9.7%	1st	844th of 852
Self-employed workers	0%	8.6%	9.3%	10%	1st	843rd of 852

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

10%

Under 5

27%

5–17

20%

18–24

25–34

35–44

11%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.5

Under 18

37.9%

65 and over

12.4%

Race and ethnicity

White2%
Black1.0%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American93%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

12.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

84%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

16%

Households

Households: 210
Average household size: 3.9
Family households: 74.3%
Married couples: 23.8%
Living alone: 16.2%
Veterans (of adults): 8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

34%

$50–75k

$75–100k

23%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

56666

—

Beltrami Co.

$68,975

Minnesota

$89,062

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$13,988

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

49%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.411

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

56666

$161,000

Beltrami Co.

$237,500

Minnesota

$329,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

56666

—

Beltrami Co.

$1,053

Minnesota

$1,280

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 231
Owner-occupied: 69%
Vacant: 9.1%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.7%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

15%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

21%

30–44

45–59

35%

60+

29%

Average commute

50.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

27.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

33%

Legal and social services

19%

Cleaning and personal care

17%

Management

10%

Police and fire

10%

Production

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Food service

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

49%

Arts and recreation

16%

Retail

11%

Public administration

10%

Education

Other services

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$31,929

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

64.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	56666	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$63,500	$74,888
Service	$17,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

22%

Some college

48%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 91%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60%
No internet access: 9%
Without health insurance: 11.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ponemah
State: Minnesota
County: Beltrami County
Center point: 48.0332° N, 94.8212° W
Land area: 42 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Ponemah (unincorporated)26% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 56666

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
56650	Kelliher, MN	12 mi	831	$71,667	$185,800
56670	Redby, MN	14 mi	1,477	$57,132	$107,800
56685	Waskish, MN	20 mi	91	—	$212,500
56683	Tenstrike, MN	21 mi	677	$79,659	$302,600
56667	Puposky, MN	23 mi	770	$87,292	$251,800
56671	Redlake, MN	25 mi	2,961	$48,625	$64,300
56630	Blackduck, MN	25 mi	2,180	$50,333	$176,900
56647	Hines, MN	26 mi	822	$78,625	$246,100
56660	Mizpah, MN	29 mi	193	$64,464	$152,200
56652	Leonard, MN	29 mi	437	$64,583	$234,400
56727	Grygla, MN	34 mi	858	$87,250	$183,900
56661	Northome, MN	35 mi	895	$65,469	$194,300

Questions about 56666

What city is zip code 56666?

56666 is assigned to Ponemah, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 56666 in?

56666 is in Beltrami County, Minnesota.

What is the population of 56666?

About 816 people live in 56666, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 56666 in?

56666 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 56666?

The closest zip codes to 56666 are 56650, 56670, 56685, 56683, 56667.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56666, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.