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ZIP code 56701: Thief River Falls, MN

56701 is a ZIP code in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, mainly in Pennington County. About 12,705 people live here.

Population
12,705
Median household income
$78,599
Typical home value
$188,900-2.3% in 12 months
Median rent
$856gross, per month
Median age
39.4
Homeowners
71.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 56701 details

CityThief River Falls
StateMinnesota
CountyPennington County (also partly Marshall County, Polk County)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area383 sq mi, plus 1.6 sq mi of water
Population density33 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher21.5% of adults 25+
Average commute11.9 minutes
Center coordinates48.12046, -96.20001

Median rent in 56701 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$756/mo
1 bedroom$544/mo
2 bedrooms$988/mo
3 bedrooms$1,173/mo
4 bedrooms$1,583/mo
5+ bedrooms$736/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 56701

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
56754Saint Hilaire, MN9.5 mi491
56760Viking, MN14.0 mi496
56748Plummer, MN16.4 mi673
56750Red Lake Falls, MN16.8 mi2,324
56738Newfolden, MN16.9 mi1,228
56742Oklee, MN21.6 mi744
56737Middle River, MN21.6 mi811
56725Goodridge, MN22.6 mi941

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 56701?

A typical home in ZIP code 56701 is worth about $188,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $78,599 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Minnesota average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $188,900 homeWhat can a $78,599 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 56701

What city is ZIP code 56701?

ZIP code 56701 is in Thief River Falls, MN, in Pennington County.

What county is ZIP code 56701 in?

56701 is mainly in Pennington County, Minnesota, and partly in Marshall County and Polk County.

What is the population of ZIP code 56701?

About 12,705 people live in ZIP code 56701, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 56701 in?

56701 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.