Garrison, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56450
Crow Wing County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,017
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,394
- Median income Below-median income area
- $197,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Garrison pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56450 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56450 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garrison, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, home to just 1,017 residents across 66.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56450 reports a modest median household income of $61,394 (25% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,454. Unemployment is 10.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $197,200 (23% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $941; owner occupancy is 80.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is 30 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Minnesota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 56450.
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 56450
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garrison, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56450.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 56450, Garrison, 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
1,017
Population
66.5
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56450?
60.0
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$61,394
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$35,454
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56450 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Garrison, 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)
$61,394 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
1,099housing units
1,099
Total Housing Units
499
Occupied Units
600
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,200
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$941
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 56450, employing approximately 278 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,641,000.
40
Businesses
278
Employees
$7.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 22.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 22.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.5% |
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 56450, 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 (1,017 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 56450 in?
ZIP code 56450 (Garrison) 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 56450?
ZIP code 56450 in Garrison, MN has a population of 1,017 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56450?
The median household income in ZIP 56450 is $61,394, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56450?
The median home value in ZIP 56450 is $197,200, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56450?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56450 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56450?
ZIP code 56450 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 278 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56450?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56450 are: Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (9), Finance and insurance (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56450?
In ZIP code 56450, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 56450?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56450 is 29.9 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 56450?
In ZIP code 56450, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56450?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56450 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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