56401 ZIP Code
Brainerd, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56401 |
| City/Town: | Brainerd |
| County: | Crow Wing |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,347 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,275 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,978 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,772 |
| Median Home Value: | $219,400 |
| Land Area: | 322.6 sq miles
835.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 41.5 sq miles
107.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.3229, -94.1252 |
Population Information (56401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,347 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,498 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,849 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,930 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,357 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,802 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,652 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,667 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,070 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,998 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,235 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,171 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,489 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,589 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,729 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 658 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $219,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $838 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,772 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,797 | 81.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,975 | 18.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,384 | 73.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,413 | 26.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,939 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 274 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,176 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,986 | 31.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,696 | 26.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,853 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,320 | 15.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,634 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,275 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,277 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,146 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,978 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,062 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,213 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 831 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,870 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,338 | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,771 | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,052 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,696 | 94.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 180 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 274 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 135 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 399 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 663 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 709 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 581 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 468 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 83 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 499 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 578 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,068 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,168 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,788 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,509 | 19.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,817 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,006 | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 603 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 761 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,874 | 78.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,471 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 114 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 322 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 207 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,001 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 212 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,584 | 10.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,640 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 274 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,877 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 796 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 293 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,030 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 976 | 6.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,702 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,689 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 523 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 617 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (56401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,681 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,055 | 60.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,996 | 47.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,137 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,542 | 74.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,160 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,943 | 23.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 844 | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 487 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,404 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,029 | 76.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 449 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 248 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 390 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 328 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 477 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 726 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,122 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,024 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,794 | 17.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,625 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,189 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,337 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,132 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,265 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 730 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,634 | 10.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 457 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,563 | 9.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,075 | 25.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,712 | 36.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,017 | 19.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 948 | 6.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,112 | 55.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 2,260 | 17.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,445 | 19.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 180 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 616 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 91 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 93 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 749 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,915 | 30.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,202 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,931 | 22.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 560 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 597 | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,309 | 13.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,590 | 16.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,621 | 27.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,870 | 19.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 700 | 7.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 137 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,435 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $513 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $838 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (56401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,797 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,325 | 49.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,222 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,334 | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,955 | 23.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,567 | 27.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,940 | 30.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,503 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,359 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,514 | 52.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 317 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,257 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,529 | 28.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,385 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 489 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 452 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,183 | 49.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,308 | 20.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 953 | 14.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,200 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,000 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,818 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,643 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 362 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,549 | 54.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,732 | 37.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,126 | 89.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,954 | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,730 | 58.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,195 | 40.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 361 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 29 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,955 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 149 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 392 | 263.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 392 | 263.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 392 | 263.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 148 | 99.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 9.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 57 | 38.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 62 | 41.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,417 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,851 | 98.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 566 | 1.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 160 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 152 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 174 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 80 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,797 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,130 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Brainerd, MN56401