Thief River Falls
City in Pennington County, Minnesota

Thief River Falls is a city in Pennington County, Minnesota, with 8,749 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Hilaire, 7.0 miles S.
- 8,749residents (2020 Census)
- 1,132 ftelevation · 345 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.5 km²
- 1,457 / sq mipopulation density
- 56701ZIP code
About Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls, sometimes abbreviated as TRF, is a city and county seat of Pennington County in the northwest portion of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 8,749 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Thief River Falls
- Median household income
- $71,144
- Median home value
- $175,400
- Median rent
- $838/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Thief River Falls had 8,749 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,749 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,457 per sq mi (563 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thief River Falls at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Pennington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,749 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.00 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.1112° N, 96.1776° W |
| ZIP code | 56701 |
| Official website | citytrf.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2764570 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thief River Falls
- St. Hilaire7.0 mi S
- Holt12.6 mi N
- Viking12.9 mi NW
- Plummer14.9 mi SE
- Red Lake Falls16.3 mi S
- Goodridge17.4 mi E
- Newfolden18.3 mi NW
- Brooks21.9 mi S
- Middle River22.4 mi N
- Oklee24.2 mi SE
- Warren27.8 mi W
- Grygla28.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thief River Falls
What county is Thief River Falls in?
Thief River Falls is in Pennington County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Thief River Falls, MN?
8,749 people lived in Thief River Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thief River Falls, MN?
The ZIP code of Thief River Falls is 56701.
What is the elevation of Thief River Falls?
1,132 feet (345 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thief River Falls?
St. Hilaire (7.0 mi), Holt (12.6 mi), Viking (12.9 mi), Plummer (14.9 mi), Red Lake Falls (16.3 mi).
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