56649 ZIP Code, International Falls, MN
56649 is a ZIP code in International Falls, Minnesota — mostly in Koochiching County (62% of its land), with smaller parts in St. Louis County. It covers 285 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56668 and 56669. 8,825 people live here in 4,413 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $64,736, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 48.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: International Falls, MN
- County: Koochiching County
- Land area: 285 sq mi
- Population: 8,825
- Median household income: $64,736
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,825 |
| Households | 4,413 |
| Median household income | $64,736 |
| Income per person | $42,959 |
| Median age | 48.4 |
| Homeowners | 78.9% |
| Median home value | $153,600 |
| Median rent | $659 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% |
| Broadband internet | 91.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.6% |
| $10–15K | 5.6% |
| $15–25K | 5.6% |
| $25–35K | 8.6% |
| $35–50K | 9.9% |
| $50–75K | 23.0% |
| $75–100K | 12.6% |
| $100–150K | 15.0% |
| $150–200K | 8.3% |
| $200K+ | 6.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.4% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 10.6% |
| 55–64 | 15.7% |
| 65–74 | 15.6% |
| 75+ | 11.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.6% |
| Owned outright | 34.0% |
| Rented | 18.2% |
| Vacant | 13.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.2% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 2.4% |
| 5–19 units | 2.3% |
| 20+ units | 4.1% |
| Mobile / other | 5.9% |
Businesses in 56649
275 business establishments with 2,937 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 60
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 39
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 32
- Accommodation and Food Services: 31
- Construction: 18
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 15
- Finance and Insurance: 14
- Transportation and Warehousing: 12
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
Areas that include 56649
- International Falls, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ranier, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Koochiching County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- St. Louis County ZIP codes — 48 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56649, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56649 in?
- 56649 is a International Falls, MN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside International Falls; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56649 in?
- 56649 is mostly in Koochiching County (62% of its land), with smaller parts in St. Louis County.
- What is the population of 56649?
- About 8,825 people (±258), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,923.
- What is the median household income in 56649?
- $64,736 (±$8,236), 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 56649?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56649 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56649?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56668 (10.1 mi, Ranier) and 56669 (11.4 mi).
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