56601 ZIP Code
Bemidji, Minnesota
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56601 |
| City/Town: | Bemidji |
| County: | Beltrami |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,476 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,939 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,711 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,802 |
| Median Home Value: | $224,200 |
| Land Area: | 371.1 sq miles
961.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 52.9 sq miles
136.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.5108, -94.8209 |
Population Information (56601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,476 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,126 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,350 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,153 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,235 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,163 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,702 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,650 | 10.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,953 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,061 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,527 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,798 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,293 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,461 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,679 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 801 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $224,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $969 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,802 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,908 | 88.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,894 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,114 | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,794 | 34.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,573 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 333 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 909 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,037 | 23.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,470 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,700 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,967 | 23.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,157 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,939 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,374 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,532 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,711 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,753 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,087 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 648 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,718 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,330 | 72.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,710 | 21.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,010 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,936 | 81.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 540 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2,948 | 8.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 275 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 42 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 212 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,523 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 629 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 974 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 590 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 105 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 262 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 565 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 672 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,218 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 945 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,782 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,536 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,999 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,325 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,046 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 820 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,772 | 74.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,720 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 169 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 553 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 156 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,412 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 217 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,274 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 877 | 5.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 271 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,067 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 718 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 361 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 774 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 939 | 5.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,926 | 34.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,682 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 696 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,285 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (56601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,107 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,151 | 67.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,504 | 42.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,932 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,540 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,475 | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,575 | 25.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 718 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 556 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,470 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,232 | 64.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 621 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 306 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 419 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 274 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 776 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,503 | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,668 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 59 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,790 | 11.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,850 | 18.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,249 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,036 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,778 | 17.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,216 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 772 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 754 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,298 | 8.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 450 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,486 | 9.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,445 | 28.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,588 | 35.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,890 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 943 | 6.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,925 | 35.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 3,409 | 24.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,365 | 31.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 317 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 728 | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 80 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 84 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 905 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,194 | 30.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,187 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,622 | 26.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 784 | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 504 | 5.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 896 | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,718 | 18.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,450 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,074 | 22.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 619 | 6.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 69 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,556 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $586 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $969 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (56601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,908 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,460 | 46.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,476 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,516 | 18.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,702 | 26.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,933 | 28.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,220 | 30.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,847 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,388 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,836 | 49.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 337 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,163 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,794 | 34.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,048 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 505 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 462 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,473 | 34.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,908 | 19.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,700 | 36.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,625 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,103 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,039 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,879 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 256 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,576 | 52.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,047 | 42.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,972 | 81.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,163 | 17.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,237 | 36.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,872 | 62.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 586 | 9.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 54 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,838 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 285 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 638 | 223.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 638 | 223.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 638 | 223.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 45 | 15.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 147 | 51.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 149 | 52.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 79 | 27.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,323 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,302 | 96.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,021 | 3.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 276 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 237 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 193 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 315 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,908 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,067 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Bemidji, MN56601