ZIP Code 56593 in Wolf Lake, MN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Wolf Lake, Minnesota
County:Becker County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:45:32 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:218
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:46.8534, -95.4048
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56593 - Wolf Lake, MN

ZIP Code 56593, Wolf Lake

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationBecker County, MN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points14 (9 businesses)
PO Boxes5
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 56570
Key Facts
  • Wolf Lake has just one street with carrier delivery: W Johnson Street
  • The post office maintains 5 PO Boxes alongside street delivery service
  • This ZIP recorded 9 businesses with 25 employees in its service area
  • The facility operates as a carrier route location, not a PO Box-only site
  • Wolf Lake's ZIP sits within the larger 56570 ZIP boundary for geographic purposes

Delivery Infrastructure

The ZIP operates as a carrier route facility with city carrier service covering the limited street delivery area. With 9 businesses and 5 residential delivery points recorded, Wolf Lake functions as a modest service point. The community doesn't have dedicated land or water area assigned to its ZIP boundary, but it sits within the 56570 ZIP code area, which provides the surrounding street delivery infrastructure.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Community

Wolf Lake has minimal street infrastructure with only W Johnson Street appearing in the delivery records. The single street with westbound directional suggests a small, linear settlement pattern typical of rural Minnesota communities.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $18,500 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024.

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$18,500$20,625$21,250$21,875$48,750$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$18,125$19,583$32,500$47,917$48,750$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00%
Unemployed:00%
Not In Labor Force:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $76,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $631 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$76,700$80,000$76,700$78,300$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$631$688$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty58.8%52.9%50.0%46.2%33.3%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 56593 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 25 people with an annual payroll of $278,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:13Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$119,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$278,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:25Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 56593 is located in Becker County, Minnesota, within the Detroit Lakes, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19810) and Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 56593. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Detroit Lakes, MNSource: Census
CBSA Number:19810Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:33429.31 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2771338Source: Census
Place Name:Wolf Lake city; MinnesotaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


56594 | | 56592

Schools in ZIP Code 56593


We could not locate which school district 56593 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Pine Point Elementary 48075 Pow Wow Hwy
Ponsford, MN 56575
District: Pine Point Public School DistrictNearby
Menahga High School 216 Aspen Ave Se
Menahga, MN 56464
District: Menahga Public School DistrictNearby
Menahga Elementary 216 Aspen Ave Se
Menahga, MN 56464
District: Menahga Public School DistrictNearby
Frazee Elementary 300 Hickory Ave W
Frazee, MN 56544
District: Frazee-Vergas Public School DistrictNearby
Frazee Secondary 305 N Lake St
Frazee, MN 56544
District: Frazee-Vergas Public School DistrictNearby
St Henrys Area School 240 3rd Ave Sw
Perham, MN 56573
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Paul's Lutheran School 500 6th Ave Sw
Perham, MN 56573
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Rosary 1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 56593


M State - Detroit Lakes Campus 900 Hwy 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2698
Type: Post Secondary
M State - Wadena Campus 405 Colfax Avenue Sw
Wadena, MN 56482-0566
Type: Post Secondary
White Earth Tribal And Community College 2250 College Road
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Type: Post Secondary
Central Lakes College-Staples Campus 1830 Airport Road
Staples, MN 56479-3252
Type: Post Secondary
Oak Hills Christian College 1600 Oak Hills Rd Sw
Bemidji, MN 56601-8834
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest Technical College 905 Grant Avenue Se
Bemidji, MN 56601-4907
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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