| City: | Red Lake, Minnesota |
| County: | Beltrami County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:46:02 AM |
| Population: | 3,153 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 218 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.8412, -95.0743 |
| Land Area: | 321.075 sq mi |
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Red Lake serves the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in northern Minnesota. Of the 3,153 residents, 97% are Native American (3,072 people), making this one of Minnesota's most homogeneous tribal communities. With a population of over 3,000, it's among the largest communities to rely entirely on PO Box mail delivery.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 50.4 square mile territory. The post office maintains 945 PO Boxes for 867 households, a 109% adoption rate that shows the boxes serve both residents and tribal government operations. Limited rural routes exist (just 2 routes covering 4 street records), but PO Boxes handle the vast majority of mail.
Households here average 3.6 people, larger than the national average of 2.5. This pattern is common in tribal communities where extended families often share homes. The median age is 27.3 years, indicating a young population with children. Nearly half of residents are under 25.
Tribal and federal government dominate employment. Of the local workforce, 695 people work in public administration. That's the largest employment sector by far. Federal government employs another 48 workers. The community also has 12 business establishments employing 386 people. Median household income is $53,750, with per capita income at $17,366.
Mail addressed to Red Lake must use a PO Box. The ZIP was classified as PO Box only before October 2004, when USPS began tracking classification dates. Street names in the database include Elementary Street and state highways (Highway 1, Highway 89, State Highway 1), but these serve as location identifiers rather than delivery addresses.
Street records include highways and Elementary Street, but these are location identifiers rather than delivery addresses in this PO Box Only Zone.
ZIP Code 56671 has 3,153 residents and 867 households (average 3.50 persons per household). The median age is 27.3 years, significantly younger than the state (38.4) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (97.4%, much higher than the state average of 1.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 3,153Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,961Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 9.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $48,625Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 867Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $64,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.72Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,927 | 2,938 | 3,279 | 3,279 | 3,159 | 3,212 | 3,362 | 3,294 | 3,383 | 3,144 | 3,069 | 2,960 | 3,139 | 2,961 |
| Decennial Census | 3,371 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,153 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 27.3
Male Median Age: 27.4
Female Median Age: 27.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 146 | 176 | 184 | 103 | 125 | 95 | 121 | 110 | 75 | 86 | 73 | 69 | 87 | 54 | 19 | 13 | 4 | 3 |
| Female | 144 | 165 | 193 | 143 | 126 | 80 | 141 | 81 | 73 | 82 | 71 | 85 | 86 | 56 | 21 | 27 | 18 | 18 |
| Total | 290 | 341 | 377 | 246 | 251 | 175 | 262 | 191 | 148 | 168 | 144 | 154 | 173 | 110 | 40 | 40 | 22 | 21 |
| White: | 25 | 0.79% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 58 | 1.84% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.03% |
| American Indian: | 3,072 | 97.25% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.09% |
| Total: | 3,159 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,543 | 48.94% | 27.4 years |
| Females: | 1,610 | 51.06% | 27.2 years |
| Total: | 3,153 | 100% | 27.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,961 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 2,961 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,961 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $48,625, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $15,804 (48.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,348. Family households earn a median of $33,550 versus $52,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $18,950). By gender, male median income is $46,063 and female is $51,797, which is lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $5,734 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.6%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (48.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,821 | $33,958 | $34,099 | $29,115 | $34,784 | $34,444 | $36,016 | $37,284 | $41,277 | $42,119 | $47,098 | $52,821 | $53,750 | $48,625 |
| Median Family Income | $32,750 | $34,570 | $34,264 | $31,250 | $36,767 | $35,192 | $34,722 | $41,452 | $43,589 | $42,225 | $46,458 | $50,778 | $37,083 | $33,550 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,136 | $30,100 | $19,550 | $21,200 | $21,786 | $21,429 | $33,889 | $18,281 | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $55,421 | $52,500 |
| Median Male Income | $24,861 | $24,875 | $25,145 | $21,875 | $0 | $23,750 | $24,896 | $30,648 | $33,967 | $44,432 | $50,024 | $52,514 | $55,402 | $46,063 |
| Median Female Income | $34,231 | $30,320 | $31,036 | $30,190 | $0 | $29,750 | $30,641 | $30,511 | $38,722 | $39,224 | $44,773 | $54,653 | $48,083 | $51,797 |
| Employed: | 909 | 46.07% |
| Unemployed: | 69 | 3.50% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 995 | 50.43% |
| Total: | 1,973 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 236 | 25.96% |
| Service: | 441 | 48.51% |
| Sales and Office: | 107 | 11.77% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 79 | 8.69% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 46 | 5.06% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 909 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $64,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $21,300 (24.88%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $900. The median gross rent is $399, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $176 (30.61%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $159. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.16% (31.45% with a mortgage, 68.55% free-and-clear) and renters 23.84% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.98%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $85,600 | $78,800 | $79,200 | $71,400 | $65,100 | $58,700 | $63,000 | $64,000 | $65,200 | $80,100 | $89,300 | $95,200 | $74,400 | $64,300 |
| Less than $500: | 147 | 70.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 18 | 8.57% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 20 | 9.52% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 25 | 11.90% |
| Total: | 210 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $575 | $581 | $598 | $582 | $597 | $581 | $581 | $576 | $558 | $494 | $492 | $484 | $468 | $399 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 211 | 23.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 460 | 52.21% |
| Renter Occupied: | 210 | 23.84% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 881 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 881 | 94.02% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 56 | 5.98% |
| Total Housing Units: | 937 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 796 | 84.95% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 16 | 1.71% |
| Other Units: | 125 | 13.34% |
| Total Housing Units: | 937 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 72.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 21.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 18.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 63.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 40.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 5.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.82%). College enrollment is 5.92%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 56 | 3.69% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 367 | 24.21% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 295 | 19.46% |
| Some college, no degree: | 530 | 34.96% |
| Associate's degree: | 126 | 8.31% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 85 | 5.61% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 57 | 3.76% |
| Total: | 1,516 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,093 | 72.10% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 142 | 9.37% |
| Private Insurance: | 544 | 18.03% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,846 | 61.17% |
| No Insurance: | 628 | 20.81% |
| Total: | 3,018 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,390 | 79.19% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 28.4% | 25.6% | 27.1% | 30.6% | 25.8% | 28.2% | 30.4% | 19.7% | 20.4% | 23.9% | 19.2% | 20.9% | 33.8% | 40.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 26 | 2.65% |
| Kindergarten: | 188 | 19.18% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 498 | 50.82% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 210 | 21.43% |
| College or graduate school: | 58 | 5.92% |
| Total: | 980 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 214 | 21.84% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 896 | 91.43% |
ZIP Code 56671 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 397 people with an annual payroll of $28,519,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,007Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $7,388,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $28,519,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 397Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 56671 is located in Beltrami County, Minnesota, within the Bemidji, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13420) and Minnesota's 7th and 8th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 44,442 people, about 7.09% of whom live in ZIP Code 56671. It covers 321.075 sq mi of land and a water area of 7.11 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Bemidji, MNSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 44,442Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 321.075 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 7.11 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07,08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 33429.31, 27908.13 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2753458Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Red Lake CDP; MinnesotaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 56671 is in the Red Lake Public School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 10 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.