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ZIP 56601

Part of Bemidji, MN
Pop. 34,784·Beltrami County·106th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,361/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.0%
Month-over-Month
-6.6%
vs US Median
-$604
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 56601 · $1,361
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,332/yr
At $1,361/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyBeltrami County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.0% YoY, -6.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 56601 (Bemidji, MN) is majority owner-occupied, 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,784
Median income
$72,262
Median age
35.9
Renters
32.8%
Age distribution
22.5%
25.8%
22%
18.2%
Under 1822.5%
18–3425.8%
35–5422%
55–6411.4%
65+18.2%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
79.8%
15.4%
White79.8%
Black1.3%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian0.8%
Other15.4%
Education (25+)
25.9%
31.8%
37.1%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma25.9%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+37.1%
Housing tenure
67.2%
32.8%
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 56601 in Bemidji, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,102 → $72,262
up 20.2%
Population
34,176 → 34,784
up 1.8%
Renter share
33.9% → 32.8%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
36.9% → 37.1%
+0.2 pts
Median age
35.3 → 35.9
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $72,262 today, compared with $60,102 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 56601 in Bemidji, MN adding about 608 residents over the five-year window, up 1.8% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 56601 covers Bemidji, MN. The median rent here is $1,361/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($72,262/yr), ZIP 56601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 56601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 56601 (Bemidji, MN) is $1,361. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 56601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 56601's median rent of $1,361/mo is $604 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 56601 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 56601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #106 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,361/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 56601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,361/mo in ZIP 56601. The local median household income is $72,262/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 56601?

Rent in ZIP 56601 has decreased 4.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 56601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 56601 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,361/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($72,262/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 56601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 56601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.8% of ZIP 56601 households are renters, while 67.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 56601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 56601 compare to the rest of Bemidji?

ZIP 56601 is more affordable than Bemidji overall. At $1,361/mo, it's $50 below the Bemidji citywide median of $1,411/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 56601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 56601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,361/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 56601's median household income ($72,262/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 56601 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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