Walker, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56484
Cass County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,205
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,019
- Median income Near-median income area
- $311,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walker pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56484 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 56484 (Walker, MN) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 194.3 in 2023 to 216.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56484 covers 233.9 square miles in Walker, Cass County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,205 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56484 reports a modest median household income of $67,019 (18% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,613. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 9.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $311,200 (22% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 77.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $633.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Minnesota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 56484.
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 56484
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walker, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56484.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 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 56484, Walker, 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
3,205
Population
233.9
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56484?
57.6
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.9%
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?
$67,019
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$42,613
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56484 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Walker, 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)
$67,019 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
2,637housing units
2,637
Total Housing Units
1,413
Occupied Units
1,224
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$311,200
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$633
Median Rent
1994
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
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56484 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.0% | 154 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 175 |
| 2022 | +6.0% | 185 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 194 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 216 |
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 209 business establishments in ZIP 56484, employing approximately 2,002 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,700,000.
209
Businesses
2,002
Employees
$80.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 19.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 19 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56484, 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 (3,205 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 56484 in?
ZIP code 56484 (Walker) is located in Cass County, Minnesota. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56484?
ZIP code 56484 in Walker, MN has a population of 3,205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56484?
The median household income in ZIP 56484 is $67,019, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56484?
The median home value in ZIP 56484 is $311,200, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56484?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56484 is White at 75.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56484?
ZIP code 56484 has 209 business establishments employing approximately 2,002 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56484?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56484 are: Accommodation and food services (44), Retail trade (41), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56484?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56484 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 56484?
In ZIP code 56484, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 56484?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56484 is 24.5 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 56484?
In ZIP code 56484, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56484?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56484 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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