56401 ZIP Code – Brainerd, Minnesota
56401 is a ZIP code serving Brainerd, Minnesota in Crow Wing County with a population of approximately 31,347 residents. At $62,275, the median household income here runs below the Minnesota average and near the U.S. average. At $219,400, median home values run below the national average, with 73.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $838 is below the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.8%, above the national average. About 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. About 24.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. At 40.0, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 56425, 56455, 56449.
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ZIP 56401 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56401 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31k | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $219k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $838 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.0 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.1% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56425 – Baxter
- 56455 – Ironton
- 56449 – Fort Ripley
- 56444 – Deerwood
- 56468 – Nisswa
- 56465 – Merrifield
- 56450 – Garrison
- 56473 – Pillager
- 56441 – Crosby
- 56472 – Pequot Lakes
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56425 | BAXTER | 8,626 | $67,195 |
| 56455 | IRONTON | 1,588 | $63,750 |
| 56449 | FORT RIPLEY | 1,955 | $78,125 |
| 56444 | DEERWOOD | 3,305 | $70,694 |
| 56468 | NISSWA | 4,522 | $96,591 |