ZIP Code 56469

ZIP code 56469 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 712.9 square miles in Palisade, Aitkin County, Minnesota. The area is home to 998 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 56469 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56469 sits at $66,042 (20% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $40,545. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $223,100 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 94.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56469 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56469 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 →