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56481

Minnesota · 2,255 residents · 141 sq mi
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With 2,255 people, ZIP 56481 is a ZIP code in Wadena County. Owners hold 90% of the housing stock. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. This skews young, with a median age of 34.0. 1% of residents were born outside the United States. Density works out to 16 people per square mile.

$73,295
US average: $82,259
$34,528
US average: $44,673
$167,700
US average: $376,019
17.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
141 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
31.4%
Age 65+
17.1%
50.8%
49.2%
2.58 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(1,935)
Black0.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other12.5%(282)
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Wadena County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 4HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
56464$70,833
56477$57,857
56482$64,439
In context

ZIP 56481 compared with Wadena County

MeasureZIP 56481Wadena CountyDifference
Median household income$73,295$61,46719% higher
Median home value$167,700$173,0003% lower
Homes that are rented10.2%26.4%−16.3 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher17.0%19.8%−2.8 pts
Poverty rate6.7%12.5%−5.8 pts
Foreign-born residents0.7%1.1%About the same
Median age34.040.06.0 years younger
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 56481?

ZIP code 56481 has about 2,255 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56481?

The typical household in ZIP code 56481 earns about $73,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 56481 expensive?

In ZIP code 56481, the median home is worth about $167,700, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 56481?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 56481 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56481?

About 6.7% of people in ZIP code 56481 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Wadena County
Other ZIP codes in Wadena County
ZIP 56482ZIP 56464ZIP 56477

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024

ZIP 56481: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy