City

Bemidji, MN

2 ZIP codes  ·  Beltrami County  ·  Minnesota

👥34,700Population
💰$69,782Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$242,400Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓51.3%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 6.7%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic2.8%
Black1.1%
Asian0.7%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
14%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads51.3% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma93 (0.5%)
HS Graduate4,691 (22.8%)
Some College2,359 (11.5%)
Associates2,859 (13.9%)
Bachelors2,773 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree7,775 (37.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 22.8%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 37.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad22.8%
Some College11.5%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate37.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,782 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$242,400 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,033/mo
Total Housing Units16,104
Vacant Units2,034

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Bemidji, MN

Bemidji is a city in Minnesota, located in Beltrami County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 34,700 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Bemidji is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,782 is near the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bemidji is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,033 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bemidji is well-educated. 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.38%).

Bemidji, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bemidji
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56601 34,700 $69,782 $242,400 $1,033 4.1% 51.3% 66.9%

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