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 Moderate-density area
- $100,300
- Median income Above-median income area
- $465,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56468 (Nisswa, MN) fell -3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.0 in 2023 to 239.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56468 covers 133.4 square miles in Nisswa, Crow Wing County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,589 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56468 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,300 (22% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,067. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.8% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $465,800 (82% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 94.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $958.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Crow Wing County, so 56468 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 56468
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nisswa, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56468.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
21 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 56468, Nisswa, 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
4,589
Population
133.4
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56468?
54.4
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
2.4%
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?
$100,300
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$59,067
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56468 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Nisswa, 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)
$100,300 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
3,675housing units
3,675
Total Housing Units
2,026
Occupied Units
1,649
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$465,800
Median Home Value
+82% vs state ZIP avg
$958
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 56468 vs 56472 →
ZIP 56468 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56472
Pequot Lakes (56472)
7,459 residents
- 56468
Nisswa (56468)
4,589 residents
- 56456 50
Jenkins (56456)
50 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56468 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56468, 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 (4,589 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 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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