56701 ZIP Code — Thief River Falls, MN
Pennington County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56701 is located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, within Pennington County. It covers approximately 383.04 square miles and serves a population of 12,898 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
About ZIP code 56701
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $71,781. 33% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
12,898
population
383.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56701 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56701
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Thief River Falls | Acceptable |
| Thief River Falls | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56754 Saint Hilaire (7.8 mi)
56738 Newfolden (14.1 mi)
56750 Red Lake Falls (16.5 mi)
56748 Plummer (17.6 mi)
56760 Viking (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,898 |
| Population density | 34 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 113 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 383.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.55 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.0876 |
| Longitude | -96.1697 |
| 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 | 40.6% | 40.0% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 35.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 22.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 2.6% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
12,898
Population
34
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$71,781
Median household income
$37,664
Per capita income
$174,200
Median home value
$937
Median monthly rent
71.3%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
4,504
Housing units
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
365
Under 5
363
400
5–9
397
377
10–14
375
401
15–19
399
422
20–24
419
816
25–34
810
845
35–44
839
744
45–54
739
390
55–59
388
490
60–64
486
685
65–74
680
406
75–84
404
129
85+
129
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,819 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 10,079 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,433 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 39.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian
1.2%
Other race
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,806 | 89% |
| Two or more races | 475 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 362 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 167 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 159 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 154 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 137 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.6% | 40.0% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 35.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 22.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 2.6% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
22.5%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $71,781 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.5%
$50k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
20.4%
$200k–$300k
30.0%
$300k–$500k
11.0%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,200 |
| Median rent / month | $937 |
| Owner occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter occupied | 28.7% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 66.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.8% |
| Mobile homes | 9.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 23.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.1% |
| Electricity | 24.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,629 | 45.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 462 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,209 | 21.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,431 | 25.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,553 | 27.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,773 | 30.9% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.3% | 24.8% |
| Married | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
29.6%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
23.4%
Bachelor's degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 117 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 279 | 10.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,184 | 43.2% |
| High school | 687 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 476 | 17.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Wholesale trade
19.1%
Manufacturing
18.8%
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Retail trade
13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Construction
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Professional & management
3.2%
Other services
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.7% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 24.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 25.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.5% |
| Government | 7.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 8.5% |
| Other means | 4.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
12.9%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
29.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 613 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 34.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.4% |
| No insurance | 3.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,170 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 89 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 37 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 35 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,561 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 12,488 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 9,161 | 71.0% |
| Foreign born | 73 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 337 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 238 | 70.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4,652 | 36.1% |
| Italian | 956 | 7.4% |
| French | 461 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 279 | 2.2% |
| English | 161 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 154 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 122 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56701
What city is ZIP code 56701 in?
ZIP code 56701 is primarily assigned to Thief River Falls, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56701 in?
ZIP code 56701 falls within Pennington County, Minnesota.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56701?
The median home value in ZIP code 56701 is $174,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 56701?
ZIP code 56701 has an estimated population of 12,898 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56701?
The median household income in ZIP code 56701 is $71,781, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56701 in?
ZIP code 56701 observes the CST timezone.