56601 ZIP Code — Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56601 is located in Bemidji, Minnesota, within Beltrami County. It covers approximately 371.12 square miles and serves a population of 34,476 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
About ZIP code 56601
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $224,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $65,939. 32% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,476
population
371.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bemidji | Acceptable |
| Bemidji | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56663 Pennington (13 mi)
56683 Tenstrike (14.5 mi)
56678 Solway (16.7 mi)
56647 Hines (17.3 mi)
56633 Cass Lake (17.7 mi)
56461 Laporte (19.3 mi)
56667 Puposky (19.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,476 |
| Population density | 93 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 371.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 52.88 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.5132 |
| Longitude | -94.7456 |
| 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 | 46.5% | 48.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 30.8% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 16.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 3.5% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
34,476
Population
93
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$65,939
Median household income
$34,562
Per capita income
$224,200
Median home value
$969
Median monthly rent
65.5%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
11,008
Housing units
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,069
Under 5
1,084
1,110
5–9
1,125
1,074
10–14
1,089
1,342
15–19
1,360
1,813
20–24
1,837
1,964
25–34
1,989
2,017
35–44
2,044
1,752
45–54
1,775
893
55–59
905
1,139
60–64
1,154
1,719
65–74
1,742
834
75–84
845
398
85+
403
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,833 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 26,643 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,941 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
8.4%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
0.8%
Other race
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,936 | 79.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,948 | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,523 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 629 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 540 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 275 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 212 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.5% | 48.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 30.8% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 16.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 3.5% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $65,939 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.6%
$50k–$100k
5.5%
$100k–$150k
9.8%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
$300k–$500k
22.8%
$500k–$1M
6.8%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,200 |
| Median rent / month | $969 |
| Owner occupied | 65.5% |
| Renter occupied | 34.5% |
| Vacant | 12.0% |
| Single-family detached | 64.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.5% |
| Mobile homes | 10.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 26.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.4% |
| Electricity | 31.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 24.5% |
| Fuel oil | 2.3% |
| Wood | 5.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,460 | 46.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,230 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,516 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,702 | 26.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,933 | 28.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,220 | 30.3% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.9% | 34.1% |
| Married | 49.4% | 45.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
23.3%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
14.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 505 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 462 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,473 | 34.6% |
| High school | 1,908 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,700 | 36.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.7%
Retail trade
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Construction
7.5%
Public administration
7.5%
Professional & management
5.5%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Other services
4.1%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.6% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 10.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.2% |
| Government | 21.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 10.2% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Work from home | 8.4% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.1 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
16.6%
18 and over
13.3%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
27.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 25.7% |
| High cholesterol | 28.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,103 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 36.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 42.6% |
| No insurance | 5.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,323 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 251 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 41 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 112 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,838 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 33,553 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 24,783 | 71.9% |
| Foreign born | 285 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 638 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 348 | 54.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 6,622 | 19.2% |
| Italian | 3,013 | 8.7% |
| French | 2,423 | 7% |
| Arab | 1,032 | 3% |
| English | 728 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 417 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 377 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 38 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56601
What city is ZIP code 56601 in?
ZIP code 56601 is primarily assigned to Bemidji, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56601 in?
ZIP code 56601 falls within Beltrami County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 56601?
ZIP code 56601 has an estimated population of 34,476 residents, with a density of 93 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56601?
The median home value in ZIP code 56601 is $224,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56601?
The median household income in ZIP code 56601 is $65,939, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56601 in?
ZIP code 56601 observes the CST timezone.