| ZIP Code | 56628 |
|---|---|
| City | Bigfork |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Itasca County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,389 ft |
| Latitude | 47.702088 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.533741 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.9 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 12.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.9% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 379 (30.5%) |
| Some College | 279 (22.5%) |
| Associates | 146 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 236 (19%) |
| Graduate Degree | 198 (15.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
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 Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,129/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,605 |
| Vacant Units | 960 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,605 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 960 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
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.