| City: | Angle Inlet, Minnesota |
| Names to Avoid: | Penasse |
| County: | Lake Of The Woods County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:46:15 AM |
| Population: | 149 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 218 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 49.3272, -95.0591 |
| Land Area: | 124.766 sq mi |
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Angle Inlet occupies the Northwest Angle, a geographic oddity and America's northernmost point in the contiguous 48 states. This remote peninsula juts into Lake of the Woods and is isolated from the rest of Minnesota by Canadian territory. Residents and visitors can only reach the Angle by boat, floatplane, or by driving through Canada (a 70-mile detour from the rest of the state). During winter, ice roads across the frozen lake provide seasonal access.
Of 335 total housing units, 250 are seasonal (75%), making this one of Minnesota's most vacation-dominant communities. The year-round population numbers just 149 people in 77 households. Median age stands at 51.7 years. Most residents own their homes (57 owner-occupied, 20 renter-occupied), and many properties serve as fishing cabins and summer retreats.
Mail delivery here doesn't follow typical PO Box patterns. Despite being designated a PO Box Only Zone, the Angle Inlet post office maintains just 1 PO Box while operating rural carrier routes that deliver to 45 addresses across the scattered islands and shoreline properties. Street names tell the story of this water-based community: Brush Island, Flag Island, Windego Island, Oak Island, Youngs Bay Drive, and Bear Creek Road. The territory spans 103.79 square miles, with water area (470.97 square miles) vastly exceeding land area (124.77 square miles).
The local economy centers on seasonal tourism and fishing. Seven business establishments employ 22 workers. Public administration accounts for a significant share of employment (60% of surveyed workers), likely connected to border services and government operations in this international boundary area. Another 35% work in other services. With 100% of residents born in the United States and a per capita income of $19,579, this is a modest working community that swells with visitors during fishing season.
Penasse appears as an alternate name for the area, though it isn't valid for mailing. The name refers to historic settlements within the Northwest Angle region. All mail should use Angle Inlet as the city name.
Addresses reference islands and waterfront geography rather than traditional streets, with many locations named for Lake of the Woods features.
ZIP Code 56711 has 149 residents and 77 households (average 1.94 persons per household). The median age is 51.7 years, significantly older than the state (38.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.4% male and 45.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.3%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 149Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 85Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $33,852Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 77Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.94Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.30Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 62 | 56 | 39 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 65 | 66 | 85 |
| Decennial Census | 96 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 149 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.7
Male Median Age: 57.6
Female Median Age: 45.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Female | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 4 |
| White: | 142 | 99.30% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.70% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 143 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 81 | 54.36% | 57.6 years |
| Females: | 68 | 45.64% | 45.5 years |
| Total: | 149 | 100% | 51.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 85 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 85 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 85 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $33,852, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is down $33,977 (50.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,852. 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. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (57.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,829 | $14,643 | $26,635 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,852 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $70,500 | $26,635 | $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 |
| Employed: | 85 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 16 | 18.82% |
| Service: | 20 | 23.53% |
| Sales and Office: | 49 | 57.65% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 85 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $313,200 (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), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 24.62% (37.50% with a mortgage, 62.50% free-and-clear) and renters 75.38% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 82.38%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $313,200 | $233,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 49 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6 | 9.23% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 10 | 15.38% |
| Renter Occupied: | 49 | 75.38% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 17.62% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 304 | 82.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 369 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 313 | 84.82% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 56 | 15.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 369 | 100% |
In 2024, 24.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 18.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 88.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 100.00 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (71.01%). College enrollment is 71.01%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 49 | 75.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 16 | 24.62% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 65 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 16 | 24.62% |
| Private Insurance: | 16 | 17.58% |
| Public Insurance: | 75 | 82.42% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 91 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 91 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 100.0% | 100.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -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% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 20 | 28.99% |
| College or graduate school: | 49 | 71.01% |
| Total: | 69 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 20 | 28.99% |
ZIP Code 56711 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 21 people with an annual payroll of $566,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 39Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $167,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $566,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 21Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 56711 is located in Lake Of The Woods County, Minnesota, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 56711. It covers 124.766 sq mi of land and a water area of 470.971 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 124.766 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 470.971 sq miSource: 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: | 2701558Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Angle Inlet CDP; MinnesotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 56711 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.
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.