US ZIP Code
56628

Bigfork, MN

Itasca County  ·  Minnesota

● Active
👥 1,649 Population
💰 $58,631 Median HH Income
▼ 23% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019
🎂 56.9 Median Age ↓ 9% since 2019
🏠 $232,700 Median Home Value
▼ 17% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019
🎓 34.9% College Grads
▼ 10% below avg
📊 2.7% Unemployment
▼ 45% below avg ↓ 58% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code56628
CityBigfork
StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyItasca County
Area Code218
Elevation1,389 ft
Latitude47.702088
Longitude-93.533741
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS27061
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 53.7% (885) Female 46.3% (764) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.1%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.3%
Asian0.1%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
2%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.9 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.23
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate379 (30.5%)
Some College279 (22.5%)
Associates146 (11.8%)
Bachelors236 (19%)
Graduate Degree198 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 22.5%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College22.5%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.2%Renter: 11.8%Tenure
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–100k
13%
$100k–150k
13%
$150k–200k
10%
$200k–300k
25%
$300k–500k
22%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,631 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019
Median Home Value$232,700 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,129/mo ↑ 24% since 2019
Total Units1,605
Vacant Units960
Avg HH Size2.23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–50k
19%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
15%
$100k–150k
10%
$150k–200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%

Summary

Total Units1,605
Vacant960
Owner Occupied88.2%
Renter Occupied11.8%
Avg HH Size2.23
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 56628 is in Bigfork, MN, in Itasca County.
ZIP code 56628 is located in Minnesota (MN).
ZIP code 56628 is in Itasca County, MN.
ZIP 56628 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 56628 is 1,649 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 56628 is $58,631 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 56628 is $232,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 56628

ZIP code 56628 is located in Bigfork, Minnesota, within Itasca County. With a population of 1,649, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.9 years. Economically, 56628 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,631 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 56628 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $232,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,129 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.

The population of 56628 is primarily White (89.93%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.5%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 56628 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.

Overall, ZIP code 56628 in Bigfork, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,649 residents, a median household income of $58,631, and a median home value of $232,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.