56701 ZIP Code
Thief River Falls, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56701 |
| City/Town: | Thief River Falls |
| County: | Pennington |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,898 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,781 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,513 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,149 |
| Median Home Value: | $174,200 |
| Land Area: | 383.0 sq miles
992.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 48.1205, -96.2000 |
Population Information (56701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,898 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,470 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,428 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 728 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 797 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 752 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 800 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 841 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,626 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,684 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,483 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 778 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 976 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,365 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 810 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 258 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $174,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $937 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,149 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,731 | 93.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 418 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,086 | 71.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,645 | 28.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,980 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 117 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 309 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,659 | 29.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,963 | 21.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,097 | 23.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,335 | 14.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 500 | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,781 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,715 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,973 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,513 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,094 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,963 | 98.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 128 | 1.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,311 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,094 | 87.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 544 | 7.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 290 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,806 | 91.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 167 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 159 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 154 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 137 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 475 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 362 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 642 | 5.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 492 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 142 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56701 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 157 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 177 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 491 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 452 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 688 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,025 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 869 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,288 | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 347 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 237 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56701 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,287 | 75.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 424 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 36 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 177 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 300 | 4.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 580 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 12.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56701 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 177 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 293 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,306 | 18.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,332 | 19.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 921 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 342 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 68 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 229 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 225 | 3.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,177 | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 504 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 214 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 175 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.5% | 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 (56701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,315 | 95.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,221 | 79.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,242 | 32.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 386 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56701 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,512 | 78.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,899 | 33.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,407 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 229 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 90 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 344 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56701 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,063 | 66.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 154 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 133 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 179 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 99 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 197 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 726 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 598 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56701 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 612 | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 514 | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 638 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 436 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,150 | 18.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 653 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 584 | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 320 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,239 | 20.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56701 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 122 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 706 | 11.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,684 | 27.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,255 | 36.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,010 | 16.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 372 | 6.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56701 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,988 | 52.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,006 | 17.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,420 | 24.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 91 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 100 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 44 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 81 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56701 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 277 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,806 | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,332 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,316 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56701 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 267 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 388 | 9.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 850 | 20.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 833 | 20.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,224 | 30.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 448 | 11.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 53 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 23 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,389 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $590 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $937 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.69 | 2.38 |
Households (56701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,731 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,629 | 45.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 957 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,209 | 21.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,431 | 25.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,553 | 27.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,773 | 30.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56701 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,342 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,939 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,702 | 50.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 191 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 462 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,310 | 24.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56701 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,743 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 117 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 279 | 10.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,184 | 43.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 687 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 476 | 17.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,076 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 613 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,701 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,958 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 165 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 986 | 50.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 807 | 41.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56701 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,113 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,672 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 867 | 51.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 804 | 48.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 167 | 10.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,561 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 73 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 337 | 461.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 337 | 461.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 337 | 461.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 59 | 80.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 31 | 42.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 115 | 157.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 28.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56701 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,170 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,569 | 95.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 601 | 4.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 338 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 143 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 105 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56701 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,731 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,422 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Thief River Falls, MN56701