56649 ZIP Code — International Falls, MN

Koochiching County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56649 is located in International Falls, Minnesota, within Koochiching County. It covers approximately 285.35 square miles and serves a population of 8,892 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56649

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 $132,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,415. 42% 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 12 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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56649 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,892

population

285.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56649 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56649

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56649. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
International Falls	Acceptable
International Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56653 Littlefork (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,892
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	285.35 sq mi
Water area	101.54 sq mi
Latitude	48.5123
Longitude	-93.4412
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	48.7%	46.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

8,892

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$59,415

Median household income

$36,701

Per capita income

$132,800

Median home value

$691

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

4,041

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

188

Under 5

179

253

5–9

240

239

10–14

226

330

15–19

313

220

20–24

208

450

25–34

427

511

35–44

485

526

45–54

498

420

55–59

399

311

60–64

294

664

65–74

629

265

75–84

252

187

85+

178

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,697	19.1%
18 and over	7,195	80.9%
65 and over	2,175	24.5%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Black or African American 1%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	8,097	88.1%
Two or more races	498	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	303	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	120	1.3%
Black or African American	88	1%
Other race	65	0.7%
Asian	24	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	46.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$59,415

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,800
Median rent / month	$691
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	15.5%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	6.8%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.5%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,543	37.0%
Cohabiting couple	483	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,075	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,070	25.7%
Households with children under 18	998	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,553	37.2%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	25.0%
Married	41.6%	44.6%
Separated	2.4%	0.8%
Widowed	5.5%	12.1%
Divorced	13.1%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	193	9.9%
Kindergarten	33	1.7%
Elementary school	853	43.8%
High school	452	23.2%
College / grad school	416	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Retail trade 17.2%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 5.5%

Other services 5.0%

Professional & management 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Information 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.5

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 25.4%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 33.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	583	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,525	95.9%
Spanish	28	0.3%
Other Indo-European	26	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,570	96.4%
Born in same state	8,310	93.5%
Born in different state	6,705	75.4%
Foreign born	260	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	322	3.6%
Not a US citizen	208	64.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1,809	20.3%
Italian	903	10.2%
French	651	7.3%
Arab	280	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	107	1.2%
Dutch	93	1%
German	90	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56649

What city is ZIP code 56649 in?

ZIP code 56649 is primarily assigned to International Falls, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56649 in?

ZIP code 56649 falls within Koochiching County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56649 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 56649 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56649?

The median home value in ZIP code 56649 is $132,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 56649?

ZIP code 56649 has an estimated population of 8,892 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56649?

The median household income in ZIP code 56649 is $59,415, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56649 in?

ZIP code 56649 observes the CST timezone.