City

Big Falls, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Koochiching County  ·  Minnesota

👥215Population
💰$35,809Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂64.9Median Age
🏠$63,200Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Other: 15.4%Race
White84.7%
Other15.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
2%
25–44
13%
45–64
35%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.55
Below Poverty20.5% ▲ 105% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
HS Graduate48 (26.8%)
Some College34 (19%)
Associates52 (29.1%)
Bachelors28 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree17 (9.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 19%Associates: 29.1%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
HS Grad26.8%
Some College19.0%
Associates29.1%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,809 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$63,200 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$550/mo
Total Housing Units281
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
52%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Big Falls, MN

Big Falls is a city in Minnesota, located in Koochiching County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 215 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.9 years.

Economically, Big Falls is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,809 is well below the national average. Approximately 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Big Falls is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $63,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $550 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Falls is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.65%).

Big Falls, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Big Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56627 215 $35,809 $63,200 $550 6.0% 25.1% 84.2%