ZIP Code 56601 - Bemidji Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56601 is located in Bemidji Minnesota. Portions of 56601 are also in Wilton and Turtle River and Turtle Lake Township (Beltrami County) and Liberty Township (Beltrami County) and Northern Township and Frohn Township and Turtle River Township and Port Hope Township and Grant Valley Township and Bemidji Township and Eckles Township and Sugar Bush Township (Beltrami County) and Helga Township and Rockwood Township (Hubbard County) and Farden Township and Jones Township and Ten Lake Township and Moose Lake Township (Beltrami County) and Taylor Township (Beltrami County) and Lammers Township and Birch Township and Buzzle Township and Durand Township. 56601 is primarily within Beltrami County, with some portions in Hubbard County. Regionally, 56601 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56601 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Bemidji |
| Primary County | Beltrami County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 34,476 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56601 Map
56601 Demographics
56601 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56601 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56601 is White. The current unemployment level in 56601 is 4.9%.
| Population | 34,476 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.21% |
| Population Density | 77 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,857 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,102 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $423,850 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.37% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 65.6% |
56601 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,893 | 86.2% |
| Black | 502 | 1.55% |
| Hispanic | 925 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 298 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 2,677 | 8.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 63 | 0.19% |
56601 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,619 | 69.61% |
| Black | 66 | 1.27% |
| Hispanic | 138 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 1,331 | 25.6% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.06% |
56601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,485 | 7.75% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,406 | 22.99% |
| High School Diploma | 4,022 | 20.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 214 | 1.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 906 | 4.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,551 | 18.53% |
| Associates Degree | 2,174 | 11.35% |
| Masters Degree | 1,724 | 9% |
| Professional Degree | 351 | 1.83% |
| Doctorate Degree | 328 | 1.71% |
56601 Geography
| Coordinates | 47.51353836, -94.85085297 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 56601 | WiltonTurtle RiverTurtle Lake Township (Beltrami County)Liberty Township (Beltrami County)Northern TownshipFrohn TownshipTurtle River TownshipPort Hope TownshipGrant Valley TownshipBemidji TownshipEckles TownshipSugar Bush Township (Beltrami County)Helga TownshipRockwood Township (Hubbard County)Farden TownshipJones TownshipTen Lake TownshipMoose Lake Township (Beltrami County)Taylor Township (Beltrami County)Lammers TownshipBirch TownshipBuzzle TownshipDurand Township |
| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Bemidji, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 445 Square Miles |
56601 Schools
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56601 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 3b: -35F to -30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50r - Chippewa Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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