City

Thief River Falls, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Pennington County  ·  Minnesota

👥12,814Population
💰$73,243Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$189,700Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓43.1%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic5.1%
Black1.2%
Asian1.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.1% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,631 (30.3%)
Some College1,147 (13.2%)
Associates1,146 (13.2%)
Bachelors1,963 (22.6%)
Graduate Degree1,775 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 22.6%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College13.2%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors22.6%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,243 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$189,700 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$897/mo
Total Housing Units6,246
Vacant Units492

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Thief River Falls, MN

Thief River Falls is a city in Minnesota, located in Pennington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,814 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Thief River Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,243 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Thief River Falls is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $897 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thief River Falls is well-educated. 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thief River Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56701 12,814 $73,243 $189,700 $897 2.6% 43.1% 70.1%