56621 ZIP Code — Bagley, MN

Clearwater County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56621 is located in Bagley, Minnesota, within Clearwater County. It covers approximately 321.35 square miles and serves a population of 4,482 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56621

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,901. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56621 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,482

population

321.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56621 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56621

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56621. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bagley	Acceptable
Bagley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56566 Naytahwaush (12.8 mi) 56676 Shevlin (14.3 mi) 56651 Lengby (14.9 mi) 56678 Solway (16.9 mi) 56557 Mahnomen (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,482
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	321.35 sq mi
Water area	9.30 sq mi
Latitude	47.3717
Longitude	-95.4254
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	47.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	31.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	19.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,482

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$59,901

Median household income

$30,821

Per capita income

$159,800

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

1,789

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

118

151

5–9

156

179

10–14

185

131

15–19

135

118

20–24

123

227

25–34

235

287

35–44

297

227

45–54

236

164

55–59

169

156

60–64

162

255

65–74

264

114

75–84

118

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,075	24.0%
18 and over	3,407	76.0%
65 and over	912	20.3%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 10.9%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,521	76.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	499	10.9%
Two or more races	393	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	98	2.1%
Asian	37	0.8%
Other race	17	0.4%
Black or African American	15	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	47.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	31.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	19.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$59,901

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 13.1%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,800
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	12.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.6%
Electricity	20.5%
Propane / LP gas	32.8%
Fuel oil	9.6%
Wood	10.5%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	811	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	163	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	279	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	426	25.4%
Households with children under 18	458	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	617	36.7%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	23.4%
Married	49.2%	46.9%
Separated	0.3%	3.0%
Widowed	3.2%	14.5%
Divorced	11.1%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	108	9.9%
Kindergarten	73	6.7%
Elementary school	503	46.0%
High school	267	24.4%
College / grad school	142	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Construction 12.2%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Public administration 5.7%

Professional & management 4.5%

Other services 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 13.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	298	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.3%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,250	94.8%
Spanish	27	0.6%
Other Indo-European	10	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,405	98.3%
Born in same state	4,389	97.9%
Born in different state	3,592	80.1%
Foreign born	16	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	77	1.7%
Not a US citizen	48	62.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1,525	34%
Italian	276	6.2%
French	215	4.8%
German	111	2.5%
Arab	98	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	52	1.2%
English	23	0.5%
Norwegian	8	0.2%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	87.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56621

What city is ZIP code 56621 in?

ZIP code 56621 is primarily assigned to Bagley, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56621 in?

ZIP code 56621 falls within Clearwater County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56621 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 56621 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56621?

The median home value in ZIP code 56621 is $159,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 56621?

ZIP code 56621 has an estimated population of 4,482 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56621?

The median household income in ZIP code 56621 is $59,901, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56621 in?

ZIP code 56621 observes the CST timezone.