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Emily, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56447

Crow Wing County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,150
5/sq mi
$64,464
Median income
$334,700
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Emily pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56447 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56447 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Emily, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, home to just 1,150 residents across 255.6 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56447 reports a modest median household income of $64,464 (22% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $40,227. Local economic indicators show a 14.5% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $334,700 for a typical home value (31% above the state average), with rent averaging $683 a month; 94.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Crow Wing County, letting you compare 56447 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 56447

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Emily, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56447.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 56447, Emily, 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

1,150

Population

255.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56447?

57.0

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$64,464

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$40,227

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56447 ranks nationally

Emily, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$64,464 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,269

Total Housing Units

403

Occupied Units

866

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.3%
Renter 5.7%

$334,700

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$683

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 56447, employing approximately 194 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,753,000.

34

Businesses

194

Employees

$7.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 23.5%
Retail trade 8 23.5%
Accommodation and food services 5 14.7%
Manufacturing 4 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 56447 vs 56662 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
56662 Outing, MN 511 7.6 mi

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Pop: 7,655
56472 standard
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Pop: 7,459
56468 standard
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Pop: 4,589
56441 standard
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Pop: 3,596
56444 standard
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Pop: 3,087

Related Areas

Crow Wing County Emily, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56447 in? ▼
ZIP code 56447 (Emily) 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 56447? ▼
ZIP code 56447 in Emily, MN has a population of 1,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56447? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56447 is $64,464, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56447? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56447 is $334,700, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56447? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56447 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56447? ▼
ZIP code 56447 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56447? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56447 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56447? ▼
In ZIP code 56447, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 56447? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56447 is 30.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56447? ▼
In ZIP code 56447, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56447? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56447 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.