56701 ZIP Code, Thief River Falls, MN
56701 is a ZIP code in Thief River Falls, Minnesota — mostly in Pennington County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Marshall and Polk counties. It covers 383 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56754, 56760 and 56748. 12,705 people live here in 5,771 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $78,599, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Thief River Falls, MN
- County: Pennington County
- Land area: 383 sq mi
- Population: 12,705
- Median household income: $78,599
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,705 |
| Households | 5,771 |
| Median household income | $78,599 |
| Income per person | $42,179 |
| Median age | 39.4 |
| Homeowners | 71.1% |
| Median home value | $196,000 |
| Median rent | $856 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 11.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% |
| Broadband internet | 87.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 6.8% |
| $25–35K | 8.0% |
| $35–50K | 10.6% |
| $50–75K | 15.9% |
| $75–100K | 13.2% |
| $100–150K | 24.6% |
| $150–200K | 9.0% |
| $200K+ | 5.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.4% |
| 10–19 | 12.1% |
| 20–24 | 7.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–44 | 14.1% |
| 45–54 | 11.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.9% |
| 75+ | 8.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.9% |
| Owned outright | 25.8% |
| Rented | 26.5% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 64.3% |
| Townhome | 2.7% |
| 2–4 units | 5.4% |
| 5–19 units | 6.9% |
| 20+ units | 12.6% |
| Mobile / other | 8.1% |
Businesses in 56701
346 business establishments with 8,832 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 62
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 45
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 43
- Accommodation and Food Services: 31
- Construction: 29
- Finance and Insurance: 25
- Transportation and Warehousing: 22
- Wholesale Trade: 18
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56754 — St. Hilaire city, MN (9.5 mi)
- 56760 — Viking city, MN (14 mi)
- 56748 — Plummer city, MN (16.4 mi)
- 56750 — Red Lake Falls city, MN (16.8 mi)
- 56738 — Newfolden city, MN (16.9 mi)
- 56737 — Middle River city, MN (21.6 mi)
- 56742 — Oklee city, MN (21.6 mi)
- 56725 — Goodridge city, MN (22.6 mi)
Areas that include 56701
- Thief River Falls, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Marshall County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Pennington County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56701, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56701 in?
- 56701 is a Thief River Falls, MN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Thief River Falls; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56701 in?
- 56701 is mostly in Pennington County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Marshall and Polk counties.
- What is the population of 56701?
- About 12,705 people (±159), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 12,798.
- What is the median household income in 56701?
- $78,599 (±$5,967), 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 56701?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56701 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56701?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56754 (9.5 mi, St. Hilaire), 56760 (14 mi, Viking), 56748 (16.4 mi, Plummer), 56750 (16.8 mi, Red Lake Falls), 56738 (16.9 mi, Newfolden) and 56737 (21.6 mi, Middle River).
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