Big Falls, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56627

Koochiching County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

309
0/sq mi
$36,500
Median income
$69,200
Median home value
8.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Falls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56627 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56627 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3090.0 square miles in Big Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota. The area is home to 309 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56627 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56627 sits at $36,500 (56% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $31,329. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $69,200 (73% below the state average) with median rent at $566 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56627 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 56627 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56627, Big Falls, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

309

Population

3090.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56627?

65.8

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.3%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$36,500

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$31,329

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56627 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$36,500 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 29.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

255

Total Housing Units

118

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

1.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$69,200

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$566

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 56627, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,485,000.

8

Businesses

42

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 37.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56627 in?
ZIP code 56627 (Big Falls) is located in Koochiching County, Minnesota. Koochiching County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/koochiching-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56627?
ZIP code 56627 in Big Falls, MN has a population of 309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56627?
The median household income in ZIP 56627 is $36,500, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56627?
The median home value in ZIP 56627 is $69,200, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56627?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56627 is White at 82.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56627?
ZIP code 56627 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56627?
In ZIP code 56627, 29.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56627?
In ZIP code 56627, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56627?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56627 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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