56750 ZIP Code — Red Lake Falls, MN

Red Lake County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56750 is located in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, within Red Lake County. It covers approximately 235.56 square miles and serves a population of 2,306 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56750

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,563. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 56750 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,306

population

235.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56750 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56750

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56750. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Red Lake Falls	Acceptable
Red Lake Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56754 Saint Hilaire (10 mi) 56715 Brooks (12.6 mi) 56716 Crookston (12.6 mi) 56736 Mentor (13.5 mi) 56701 Thief River Falls (16.5 mi) 56535 Erskine (18 mi) 56748 Plummer (18.1 mi) 56742 Oklee (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,306
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	235.56 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	47.8617
Longitude	-96.2880
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	48.4%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	22.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.8%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,306

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$71,563

Median household income

$35,039

Per capita income

$154,600

Median home value

$613

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

921

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

113

136

35–44

128

129

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

149

65–74

141

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	558	24.2%
18 and over	1,748	75.8%
65 and over	529	22.9%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Black or African American 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,165	93.3%
Two or more races	88	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	1.5%
Black or African American	15	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.6%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	22.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.8%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$71,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,600
Median rent / month	$613
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	29.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.7%
Electricity	34.5%
Propane / LP gas	30.8%
Fuel oil	13.9%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	498	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	56	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	190	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	222	23.0%
Households with children under 18	241	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	378	39.1%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	19.3%
Married	56.7%	56.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.1%
Widowed	4.7%	14.8%
Divorced	10.4%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	10.3%
Kindergarten	25	4.9%
Elementary school	274	54.2%
High school	96	19.0%
College / grad school	59	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.0%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 11.0%

Wholesale trade 10.2%

Construction 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Other services 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Professional & management 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Public administration 2.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.1%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 14.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,162	93.8%
Spanish	17	0.8%
Other Indo-European	14	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,285	99.1%
Born in same state	2,285	99.1%
Born in different state	1,664	72.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.9%
Not a US citizen	11	52.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	457	19.8%
Italian	155	6.7%
French	95	4.1%
German	77	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	49	2.1%
Dutch	30	1.3%
English	28	1.2%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56750

What city is ZIP code 56750 in?

ZIP code 56750 is primarily assigned to Red Lake Falls, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56750 in?

ZIP code 56750 falls within Red Lake County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56750 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 56750 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56750 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56750 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56750?

The median home value in ZIP code 56750 is $154,600.

Does ZIP code 56750 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 56750 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56750 in?

ZIP code 56750 observes the CST timezone.