Baxter, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56425
Crow Wing County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,655
- 156/sq mi High-density area
- $70,740
- Median income Near-median income area
- $324,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baxter pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 156
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56425 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56425 (Baxter, MN) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 56425 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baxter, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, home to 7,655 residents across 49.1 square miles, a density of 156 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56425 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,740 (14% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,676. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $324,600 (27% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 63.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,148.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Minnesota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 56425.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 56425
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baxter, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56425.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
72 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56425, Baxter, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,655
Population
49.1
Area (sq mi)
156
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56425?
43.5
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$70,740
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$42,676
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56425 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Baxter, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,740 31st percentile higher than 31% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,084housing units
4,084
Total Housing Units
3,985
Occupied Units
99
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,600
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,148
Median Rent
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 422 business establishments in ZIP 56425, employing approximately 7,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $315,861,000.
422
Businesses
7,569
Employees
$315.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 81 | 19.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 72 | 17.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 33 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.5% |
| Information | 12 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56425, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,655 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56425 in?
ZIP code 56425 (Baxter) is located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Crow Wing County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crow-wing-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56425?
ZIP code 56425 in Baxter, MN has a population of 7,655 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56425?
The median household income in ZIP 56425 is $70,740, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56425?
The median home value in ZIP 56425 is $324,600, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56425?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56425 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56425?
ZIP code 56425 has 422 business establishments employing approximately 7,569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56425?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56425 are: Retail trade (81), Health care and social assistance (72), Finance and insurance (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56425?
In ZIP code 56425, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56425?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56425 is 18.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56425?
In ZIP code 56425, approximately 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56425?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56425 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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