56627 ZIP Code — Big Falls, MN

Koochiching County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56627 is located in Big Falls, Minnesota, within Koochiching County. It covers approximately 939.28 square miles and serves a population of 206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56627

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 $51,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,958. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 56627 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

206

population

939.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56627 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56627

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56627. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Falls	Acceptable
Big Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56653 Littlefork (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	206
Population density	0 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	939.28 sq mi
Water area	0.84 sq mi
Latitude	48.1861
Longitude	-93.8365
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	66.0%	46.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

206

Population

62.9

Median age

$33,958

Median household income

$31,958

Per capita income

$51,800

Median home value

$513

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment

280

Housing units

6.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8	3.9%
18 and over	198	96.1%
65 and over	89	43.2%
Median age	62.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 4.4%

Group	Count	%
White	197	95.6%
Two or more races	9	4.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.0%	46.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 12.4%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.4%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
Median income	$33,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 47.6%

$50k–$100k 35.0%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$51,800
Median rent / month	$513
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	57.8%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	3.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	18.3%
1 bedroom	23.9%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	19.9%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	37.2%
Propane / LP gas	32.6%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	26.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	41.9%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	38	29.5%
Female householder, no spouse	35	27.1%
Households with children under 18	4	3.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	49.6%
Average household size	1.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	3.1%	6.8%
Married	66.0%	51.5%
Separated	4.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	13.6%
Divorced	25.8%	28.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 40.9%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	6.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	4	36.4%
High school	2	18.2%
College / grad school	5	45.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.2%

Wholesale trade 13.1%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Construction 12.1%

Other services 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Retail trade 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Education & healthcare 6.1%

Public administration 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	8.1%
Natural resources & construction	28.3%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	20.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	18.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.2%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.8%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	16.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.9%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.0%
Public insurance	65.0%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	204	99.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	201	97.6%
Born in same state	201	97.6%
Born in different state	171	83.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	2.4%
Not a US citizen	1	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	42	20.4%
Italian	32	15.5%
Arab	10	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	2.9%
English	2	1%
Dutch	2	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	62.6%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56627

What city is ZIP code 56627 in?

ZIP code 56627 is primarily assigned to Big Falls, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56627 in?

ZIP code 56627 falls within Koochiching County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56627 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 56627 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56627 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 56627 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56627?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56627?

18% of residents in ZIP code 56627 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 56627 in?

ZIP code 56627 observes the CST timezone.