Ironton, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56455
Crow Wing County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,488
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,214
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ironton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56455 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 56455 (Ironton, MN) fell -12.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 56455 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ironton, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, home to just 1,488 residents across 63.1 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56455 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,214 (11% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,864. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $222,600 (13% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $1,013; 78.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Crow Wing County, so 56455 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 56455
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ironton, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56455.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 56455, Ironton, 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
1,488
Population
63.1
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56455?
38.3
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.4%
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?
$73,214
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$35,864
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56455 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Ironton, 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)
$73,214 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
820housing units
820
Total Housing Units
662
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,600
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,013
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 56455, employing approximately 242 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,164,000.
32
Businesses
242
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.4% |
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 56455 vs 56441 →
ZIP 56455 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56401
Brainerd (56401)
29,439 residents
- 56441 3,596
Crosby (56441)
3,596 residents
- 56444 3,087
Deerwood (56444)
3,087 residents
- 56465 2,062
Merrifield (56465)
2,062 residents
- 56455 1,488
Ironton (56455)
1,488 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56455 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56455 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56444
Deerwood (56444)
$77,500 median income
- 56465
Merrifield (56465)
$74,400 median income
- 56455
Ironton (56455)
$73,214 median income
- 56401
Brainerd (56401)
$73,128 median income
- 56441
Crosby (56441)
$50,298 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56455 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56455, 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 (1,488 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 56455 in?
ZIP code 56455 (Ironton) 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 56455?
ZIP code 56455 in Ironton, MN has a population of 1,488 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56455?
The median household income in ZIP 56455 is $73,214, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56455?
The median home value in ZIP 56455 is $222,600, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56455?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56455 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56455?
ZIP code 56455 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 242 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56455?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56455 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56455?
In ZIP code 56455, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 56455?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56455 is 28.2 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 56455?
In ZIP code 56455, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56455?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56455 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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