ZIP Code 56450

ZIP code 56450 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.5 square miles in Garrison, Crow Wing County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,017 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 56450 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56450 sits at $61,394 (25% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $35,454. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $197,200 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $941 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56450 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56450 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 →