ZIP Code 56425

ZIP code 56425 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.1 square miles in Baxter, Crow Wing County, Minnesota. The area is home to 7,655 residents, producing a population density of 156 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56425 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56425 sits at $70,740 (14% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $42,676. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $324,600 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,148 per month, and 63.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56425 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56425 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →