Nisswa, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56468

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

4,589
34/sq mi
$100,300
Median income
$465,800
Median home value
44.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nisswa pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56468 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56468 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 133.4 square miles in Nisswa, Crow Wing County, Minnesota. The area is home to 4,589 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 56468 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56468 sits at $100,300 (22% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $59,067. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $465,800 (82% above the state average) with median rent at $958 per month, and 94.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56468 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Crow Wing County, so you can benchmark 56468 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 56468

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56468.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56468, Nisswa, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,589

Population

133.4

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56468?

54.4

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$100,300

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$59,067

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56468 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,300 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,675

Total Housing Units

2,026

Occupied Units

1,649

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.4%
Renter 5.6%

$465,800

Median Home Value

+82% vs state

$958

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56468 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 158
2021 +8.9% 172
2022 +23.2% 211
2023 +16.9% 247
2024 -3.1% 239

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 236 business establishments in ZIP 56468, employing approximately 2,043 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,855,000.

236

Businesses

2,043

Employees

$96.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 44 18.6%
Construction 39 16.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 26 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 20 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 14 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.1%
Wholesale trade 8 3.4%
Finance and insurance 7 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.0%
Manufacturing 6 2.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 56468 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56468 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56472 Pequot Lakes, MN 7,459 6.2 mi
56456 Jenkins, MN 50 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56468 in?
ZIP code 56468 (Nisswa) 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 56468?
ZIP code 56468 in Nisswa, MN has a population of 4,589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56468?
The median household income in ZIP 56468 is $100,300, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56468?
The median home value in ZIP 56468 is $465,800, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56468?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56468 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56468?
ZIP code 56468 has 236 business establishments employing approximately 2,043 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56468?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56468 are: Retail trade (44), Construction (39), Professional, scientific, and technical services (28). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56468?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56468 decreased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56468?
In ZIP code 56468, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.9% 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 56468?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56468 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56468?
In ZIP code 56468, approximately 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56468?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56468 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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