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ZIP Code 56629

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

197
0/sq mi
$90,938
Median income
$212,100
Median home value
9.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Birchdale pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56629 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56629 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 656.7 square miles in Birchdale, Koochiching County, Minnesota. The area is home to 197 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 56629 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56629 sits at $90,938 (11% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,979. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $212,100 (17% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56629 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 56629 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 56629, Birchdale, 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

197

Population

656.7

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56629?

51.4

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$90,938

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$39,979

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56629 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,938 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 37.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.1%

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

What does housing look like?

222

Total Housing Units

106

Occupied Units

116

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$212,100

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 56629, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,300,000.

3

Businesses

28

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 56629 in?
ZIP code 56629 (Birchdale) 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 56629?
ZIP code 56629 in Birchdale, MN has a population of 197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56629?
The median household income in ZIP 56629 is $90,938, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56629?
The median home value in ZIP 56629 is $212,100, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56629?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56629 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56629?
ZIP code 56629 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56629?
In ZIP code 56629, 37.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% 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 56629?
In ZIP code 56629, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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