County

Koochiching County, MN

11 ZIP codes  ·  11 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥12,285Population
💰$69,548Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$149,455Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1%Other: 5.1%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.8%
Asian1.0%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,675 (30.5%)
Some College1,294 (14.8%)
Associates1,690 (19.3%)
Bachelors1,228 (14%)
Graduate Degree1,862 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College14.8%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,548 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$149,455 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$752/mo
Total Housing Units7,715
Vacant Units1,907

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Koochiching County, MN

Koochiching County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,285 residents. With a median age of 49.52, it is a mature county.

Koochiching County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,548 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.3% is near the national average.

Housing in Koochiching County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $149,455 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $751. Homeownership rates are high at 82.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Koochiching County are primarily White (90.42%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Koochiching County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Koochiching County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56627 Big Falls 215 $35,809 $63,200 $550 6.0% 25.1%
56629 Birchdale 220 $83,438 $217,900 0.0% 22.2%
56649 International Falls 8,895 $70,348 $143,600 $781 5.0% 36.4%
56669 Kabetogama 234 $62,328 $237,500 0.0% 36.9%
56653 Littlefork 1,226 $67,411 $145,800 $651 1.1% 37.5%
56660 Mizpah 265 $62,321 $152,900 0.0% 32.8%
56661 Northome 911 $68,393 $185,200 $650 1.8% 26.6%
56668 Ranier 227 $88,750 $180,600 0.0% 47.6%