56601 ZIP Code, Bemidji, MN
56601 is a ZIP code in Bemidji, Minnesota — mostly in Beltrami County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Hubbard County. It covers 371 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56678, 56647 and 56683. 34,784 people live here in 14,124 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Minnesota ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $72,262, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Bemidji, MN
- County: Beltrami County
- Land area: 371 sq mi
- Population: 34,784
- Median household income: $72,262
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 34,784 |
| Households | 14,124 |
| Median household income | $72,262 |
| Income per person | $38,496 |
| Median age | 35.9 |
| Homeowners | 67.2% |
| Median home value | $260,900 |
| Median rent | $1,088 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% |
| Broadband internet | 92.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 3.9% |
| $15–25K | 8.1% |
| $25–35K | 6.1% |
| $35–50K | 10.7% |
| $50–75K | 19.8% |
| $75–100K | 13.5% |
| $100–150K | 19.0% |
| $150–200K | 8.0% |
| $200K+ | 7.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.2% |
| 10–19 | 14.2% |
| 20–24 | 10.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–44 | 12.1% |
| 45–54 | 9.9% |
| 55–64 | 11.4% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 7.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.8% |
| Owned outright | 25.4% |
| Rented | 28.6% |
| Vacant | 12.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 66.5% |
| Townhome | 4.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.0% |
| 5–19 units | 6.0% |
| 20+ units | 9.4% |
| Mobile / other | 10.0% |
Businesses in 56601
1,098 business establishments with 14,471 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 184
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 179
- Construction: 150
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 102
- Accommodation and Food Services: 97
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 67
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 49
- Finance and Insurance: 47
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56678 — Solway city, MN (14.7 mi)
- 56647 — Tenstrike city, MN (15.6 mi)
- 56683 — Tenstrike city, MN (15.9 mi)
- 56667 (16.1 mi)
- 56663 (17.7 mi)
- 56676 — Shevlin city, MN (17.8 mi)
- 56461 — Laporte city, MN (19.3 mi)
- 56633 — Cass Lake city, MN (20 mi)
Areas that include 56601
- Bemidji, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wilton, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Turtle River, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Beltrami County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Hubbard County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 7: highest median household income in Beltrami County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Beltrami County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of households with children in Beltrami County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Beltrami County
- No. 4 of 7: lowest median age in Beltrami County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median age in Beltrami County
- No. 5 of 7: fastest population growth in Beltrami County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56601, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56601 in?
- 56601 is a Bemidji, MN mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Bemidji; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56601 in?
- 56601 is mostly in Beltrami County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Hubbard County.
- What is the population of 56601?
- About 34,784 people (±369), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 34,647.
- What is the median household income in 56601?
- $72,262 (±$3,137), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56601?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56601 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56601?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56678 (14.7 mi, Solway), 56647 (15.6 mi, Tenstrike), 56683 (15.9 mi, Tenstrike), 56667 (16.1 mi), 56663 (17.7 mi) and 56676 (17.8 mi, Shevlin).
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