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Bemidji, MN — ZIP 56601

Population: 34,784 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 56601 (Bemidji, MN) is $292,668 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $288,249 after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,357/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$292,668

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$292,668
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.0%
10-year appreciation
+77.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$293,416
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$288,249
Median list price
$329,350
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+2.9%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
90
For-sale inventory
170
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
125
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
52 days
New listings (monthly)
58

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,357/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
22
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
4
High schools
7
Charter schools
6
School districts serving the area
NORTH COUNTRY VOC. COOP. CTR., BEMIDJI REGIONAL INTERDIST. COUNCIL, SCHOOLCRAFT LEARNING COMMUNITY CHTR
Schools include
NORTH COUNTRY VOC. COOP. CTR., BEMIDJI REGIONAL INTERDIST. COUNCIL, Schoolcraft Learning Community, TREKNORTH HIGH SCHOOL, Trek North Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
St. Regis Paper Co. (15.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
26.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
3b (extreme annual low -35 to -30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
27
Days with Good air quality
247
Days with Moderate air quality
107
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,655
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,178

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER, COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL - BEMIDJI
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-51 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
24.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,469
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
80.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,144
Average weekly wage
$933
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 56601State medianUS median
Median home value$292,668$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$288,249$315,500$325,000
Median days on market63 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,357/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,469$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 56601?
$292,668.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 56601?
$288,249.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 56601?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 56601?
Typical rent: $1,357/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 56601?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 56601 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 56601?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 56601?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 56601?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 56601?
22 schools (7 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 56601 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 56601?
Good. Median AQI: 27. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 56601?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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