Zip code 56627: Big Falls, Minnesota

Q: What city is zip code 56627?

56627 is assigned to Big Falls, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 56627 in?

56627 is in Koochiching County, Minnesota.

Q: What is the population of 56627?

About 192 people live in 56627, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 56627?

The median household income in 56627 is $36,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 56627?

The closest zip codes to 56627 are 56658, 56660, 56654, 56685, 56653.

Residential delivery areaKoochiching CountyCentral Time

Population

192

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$69K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$566/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

65.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

939 sq mi

0 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 56627

56627 is a rural zip code in Big Falls, Minnesota (Koochiching County), covering 939 sq mi of land. About 192 people live here. The median resident is 65.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $36,500 a year, about 45% of the national median of $80,734. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $69,200, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $566 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and construction and repair. 19% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 56627 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 192 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age65.8
99th
U.S. 38.9 · MN 38.82nd of 854 in MN
Housing vacancy53.7%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%35th of 851 in MN
Residents 65 and older52.1%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%3rd of 854 in MN
Self-employed workers18.7%
97th
U.S. 10% · MN 9.3%130th of 852 in MN
Veterans8.9%
84th
U.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%195th of 854 in MN
Homeownership rate80.5%
80th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%543rd of 851 in MN
Work from home18.7%
74th
U.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%164th of 852 in MN
Government workers17.3%
73rd
U.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%185th of 852 in MN
Income inequality (Gini)0.440
55th
U.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453224th of 848 in MN
Poverty rate11.5%
53rd
U.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%254th of 852 in MN
Average commute25 min
43rd
U.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min367th of 849 in MN
Per capita income$31,329
22nd
U.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237784th of 853 in MN
Diversity index28.5
22nd
U.S. 61.4 · MN 41.1249th of 854 in MN
Foreign-born residents3.6%
22nd
U.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%265th of 854 in MN
Median earnings per worker$40,139
21st
U.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389760th of 851 in MN
Broadband access85.6%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MN 91.6%654th of 851 in MN
Rent-burdened renters36.4%
10th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%507th of 828 in MN
Uninsured rate1.6%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%775th of 853 in MN
Median household income$36,500
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062843rd of 846 in MN
Population192
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445824th of 854 in MN
Population density0/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi854th of 854 in MN
Median home value$69,200
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300839th of 842 in MN
Median gross rent$566
1st
U.S. $1,413 · MN $1,280725th of 757 in MN
Bachelor's degree or higher8.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%839th of 854 in MN
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%830th of 853 in MN
Residents under 186.3%
1st
U.S. 22% · MN 22.9%837th of 854 in MN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MN 4%778th of 852 in MN
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%849th of 852 in MN

Measure	56627	Koochiching	MN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MN
Median age	65.8	51.6	38.8	38.9	99th	2nd of 854
Housing vacancy	53.7%	20.9%	9.3%	10.1%	99th	35th of 851
Residents 65 and older	52.1%	28.6%	17.3%	17.2%	99th	3rd of 854
Self-employed workers	18.7%	10%	9.3%	10%	97th	130th of 852
Veterans	8.9%	8.2%	5.9%	6.2%	84th	195th of 854
Homeownership rateStrength	80.5%	80.4%	72.2%	65.2%	80th	543rd of 851
Work from home	18.7%	12.2%	17.6%	15.1%	74th	164th of 852
Government workers	17.3%	20.5%	12.9%	14.5%	73rd	185th of 852
Income inequality (Gini)	0.440	0.434	0.453	0.483	55th	224th of 848
Poverty rate	11.5%	10.9%	9.3%	12.5%	53rd	254th of 852
Average commute	25 min	16.3 min	22.7 min	26.4 min	43rd	367th of 849
Per capita income	$31,329	$42,268	$48,237	$44,673	22nd	784th of 853
Diversity index	28.5	20	41.1	61.4	22nd	249th of 854
Foreign-born residents	3.6%	3%	8.7%	14.1%	22nd	265th of 854
Median earnings per worker	$40,139	$52,186	$54,389	$49,666	21st	760th of 851
Broadband accessWeakness	85.6%	89.3%	91.6%	91%	14th	654th of 851
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	36.4%	31.7%	48.1%	51.1%	10th	507th of 828
Uninsured rateStrength	1.6%	5.7%	4.7%	8.4%	3rd	775th of 853
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,500	$66,940	$89,062	$80,734	2nd	843rd of 846
Population	192	11,833	5,739,445	334,922,499	1st	824th of 854
Population density	0/sq mi	4/sq mi	72/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	854th of 854
Median home value	$69,200	$156,600	$329,300	$332,700	1st	839th of 842
Median gross rent	$566	$671	$1,280	$1,413	1st	725th of 757
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.3%	22%	39.4%	35.7%	1st	839th of 854
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.8%	4.1%	5.2%	1st	830th of 853
Residents under 18	6.3%	17.5%	22.9%	22%	1st	837th of 854
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	4%	3.8%	1st	778th of 852
Healthcare workers	0%	8.2%	10.9%	9.7%	1st	849th of 852

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

43%

65–74

75+

Median age

65.8

Under 18

6.3%

65 and over

52.1%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial17%

Diversity index

28.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 118
Average household size: 1.6
Family households: 54.2%
Married couples: 44.1%
Living alone: 42.4%
Veterans (of adults): 8.9%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

40%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

56627

$36,500

Koochiching Co.

$66,940

Minnesota

$89,062

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,329

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.440

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

56627

$69,200

Koochiching Co.

$156,600

Minnesota

$329,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

56627

$566

Koochiching Co.

$671

Minnesota

$1,280

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 255
Owner-occupied: 80.5%
Vacant: 53.7%
Median year built: 1969
Median rooms: 4.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 36.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 4.5%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

19%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

59%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

18%

60+

18%

Average commute

25 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

20%

Sales

17%

Construction and repair

17%

Legal and social services

13%

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Education

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Retail

21%

Other services

19%

Manufacturing

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Education

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$40,139

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

18.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

13.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	56627	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$85,625	$74,888
Service	$25,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$16,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$59,583	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

21%

Some college

35%

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 85.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.9%
No internet access: 5.9%
Without health insurance: 1.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Big Falls
State: Minnesota
County: Koochiching County
Center point: 48.1944° N, 94.0480° W
Land area: 939 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 56627

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
56658	Margie, MN	7.8 mi	0	—	—
56660	Mizpah, MN	16 mi	193	$64,464	$152,200
56654	Loman, MN	17 mi	109	$51,250	$254,200
56685	Waskish, MN	23 mi	91	—	$212,500
56653	Littlefork, MN	23 mi	1,239	$74,583	$168,900
56629	Birchdale, MN	23 mi	224	$90,938	$212,100
56661	Northome, MN	25 mi	895	$65,469	$194,300
56650	Kelliher, MN	27 mi	831	$71,667	$185,800
56688	Wirt, MN	29 mi	94	$71,250	$187,500
56639	Effie, MN	30 mi	359	$30,625	$219,700
56680	Spring Lake, MN	37 mi	137	$51,250	$245,000
56666	Ponemah, MN	37 mi	816	—	$161,000

Questions about 56627

What city is zip code 56627?

56627 is assigned to Big Falls, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 56627 in?

56627 is in Koochiching County, Minnesota.

What is the population of 56627?

About 192 people live in 56627, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 56627 in?

56627 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 56627?

The median household income in 56627 is $36,500.

What zip codes are near 56627?

The closest zip codes to 56627 are 56658, 56660, 56654, 56685, 56653.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56627, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.