Pennington County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
13,780
population (2021)
-1.1%
pop change since 2010
27113
FIPS code
Pennington County ZIP code map
About Pennington County
Pennington County is located in Minnesota and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 13,780 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.1% from 13,930 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Pennington County is 27113.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 13,780 |
| 2010 population | 13,930 |
| Change | -1.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27113 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Pennington County
ZIP codes for Pennington County, MN (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56701 | Thief River Falls | Pennington | View map |
| 56725 | Goodridge | Pennington | View map |
| 56754 | Saint Hilaire | Pennington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,752
Population
39.9
Median age
$72,441
Median household income
$37,476
Per capita income
$179,100
Median home value
$755
Median monthly rent
87.1%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
5,330
Housing units
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
457
Under 5
408
482
5–9
431
459
10–14
410
494
15–19
441
501
20–24
448
938
25–34
838
1,014
35–44
906
903
45–54
807
513
55–59
458
589
60–64
526
816
65–74
729
477
75–84
426
148
85+
133
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,286 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 11,466 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,729 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,546 | 89.4% |
| Two or more races | 541 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 396 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 181 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 178 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 163 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 143 | 0.9% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $72,441 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.2%
$50k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
16.3%
$200k–$300k
23.5%
$300k–$500k
16.3%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,100 |
| Median rent / month | $755 |
| Owner occupied | 87.1% |
| Renter occupied | 12.9% |
| Vacant | 15.3% |
| Single-family detached | 79.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.2% |
| Mobile homes | 13.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% |
| 3 or more | 43.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.9% |
| Electricity | 19.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 48.8% |
| Fuel oil | 8.1% |
| Wood | 5.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,080 | 59.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 497 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,369 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,506 | 13.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,779 | 30.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,975 | 29.0% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.3% | 23.5% |
| Married | 58.9% | 60.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
34.5%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
19.9%
Bachelor's degree
11.8%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 135 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 298 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,385 | 49.1% |
| High school | 809 | 27.5% |
| College / grad school | 533 | 13.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Manufacturing
17.0%
Wholesale trade
11.9%
Agriculture & mining
11.0%
Retail trade
8.9%
Construction
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
3.0%
Other services
2.9%
Professional & management
2.8%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.3% |
| Service | 13.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 17.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 9.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
13.1%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
26.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.1% |
| Retirement income | 20.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 718 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 27.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.6% |
| Public insurance | 32.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,887 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 95 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 40 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 37 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,385 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 14,300 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 10,601 | 75.9% |
| Foreign born | 85 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 367 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 258 | 68.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 5,477 | 37.1% |
| Italian | 1,011 | 6.9% |
| French | 529 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 315 | 2.1% |
| English | 169 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 161 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 143 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 91.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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