ZIP Code 56631 in Bowstring, MN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Bowstring, Minnesota
County:Itasca County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:45:40 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:218
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:47.5432, -93.7965
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56631 - Bowstring, MN

ZIP Code 56631, Bowstring

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationItasca County, MN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points30 (1 homes)
PO Boxes29
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 56636
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code contains 29 PO Boxes serving the Bowstring community
  • One rural carrier route provides street delivery service to the area
  • State Highway 6 is the primary street with mail delivery in this ZIP code
  • The ZIP is classified as a PO Box facility, meaning it doesn't have city carrier delivery
  • One named building receives mail service: the POSTMASTER office
  • The post office doesn't provide city carrier delivery; service is rural route only

Mail Delivery in Bowstring

Mail delivery here relies on a mix of services. One rural carrier route provides street delivery to addresses along State Highway 6, while PO Boxes serve those who prefer that option. This reflects the rural character of the area, where post offices often serve as community gathering points for residents spread across the countryside.

Street Name Patterns

Highway

The single street record for State Highway 6 shows this is a small rural community where the main route serves as the primary delivery corridor. The highway likely connects Bowstring to larger towns in the region.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 56631 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:75Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 56631 is located in Itasca County, Minnesota, within the Grand Rapids, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24330) and Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 56631. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Grand Rapids, MNSource: Census
CBSA Number:24330Source: 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:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:27908.13 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


56633 | | 56630

Schools in ZIP Code 56631


We could not locate which school district 56631 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.

Deer River Secondary 101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
District: Deer River Public School DistrictNearby
Deer River High School Alp 101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
District: Deer River Public School DistrictNearby
Deer River Schools Sped 313 Main Ave E
Deer River, MN 56636
District: Deer River Public School DistrictNearby
King Elementary 500 5th St Se
Deer River, MN 56636
District: Deer River Public School DistrictNearby
Bigfork Elementary 100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
District: Grand Rapids Public School DistrictNearby
St Joseph's Catholic School 315 Sw 21st St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lake Academy 20284 River Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
District: Private SchoolNearby
Blackberry Sda School 25321 Dove Ln
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 56631


Minnesota North College - Itasca 1851 East Highway 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Type: Post Secondary
Leech Lake Tribal College 6945 Littlewolf Road Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
Type: Post Secondary
Minnesota North College 1515 East 25th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest Technical College 905 Grant Avenue Se
Bemidji, MN 56601-4907
Type: Post Secondary
Bemidji State University 1500 Birchmont Dr Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
Type: Post Secondary
Oak Hills Christian College 1600 Oak Hills Rd Sw
Bemidji, MN 56601-8834
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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov