56431 ZIP Code
Aitkin, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56431 |
| City/Town: | Aitkin |
| County: | Aitkin |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,958 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,590 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,439 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,085 |
| Median Home Value: | $243,400 |
| Land Area: | 462.8 sq miles
1198.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 127.5 sq miles
330.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.4911, -93.6356 |
Population Information (56431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,958 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,448 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,510 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 57.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 269 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 439 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 427 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 471 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 365 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 610 | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 733 | 8.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 917 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 718 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 866 | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,674 | 18.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,094 | 12.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 375 | 4.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $243,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $826 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,085 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,848 | 54.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,237 | 45.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,264 | 84.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 584 | 15.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,987 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 127 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 310 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,503 | 35.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,630 | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 957 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,004 | 14.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 456 | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56431 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,590 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,620 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,357 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,439 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,757 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,594 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 163 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,910 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,700 | 75.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 538 | 15.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 340 | 9.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,544 | 95.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 40 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 55 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 10 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 95 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 210 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 196 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 118 | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 100 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56431 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 207 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 264 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 389 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 292 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 491 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 699 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 521 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 642 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 208 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 135 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56431 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,634 | 73.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 333 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 75 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 49 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 381 | 10.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56431 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 104 | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 382 | 10.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 301 | 8.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 85 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 412 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 138 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 23 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 171 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 282 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 934 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 342 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 200 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 220 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.8% | 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 (56431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,305 | 92.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,757 | 64.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,899 | 54.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 476 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56431 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,242 | 58.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,133 | 55.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,499 | 39.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 171 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 118 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 240 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56431 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,030 | 85.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 25 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 18 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 95 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 55 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 47 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 241 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 567 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56431 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 390 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,405 | 19.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,053 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 913 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,114 | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 640 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 507 | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 276 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 767 | 10.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56431 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 164 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 589 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,093 | 29.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,767 | 39.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,205 | 17.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 267 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56431 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 798 | 20.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,733 | 45.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 731 | 19.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 64 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 420 | 10.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 77 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56431 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 233 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,102 | 28.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,509 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,004 | 26.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56431 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 156 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 216 | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 300 | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 549 | 16.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 851 | 26.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 915 | 28.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 239 | 7.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56431 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,426 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $511 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $826 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.77 | 2.38 |
Households (56431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,848 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,945 | 50.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 376 | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 773 | 20.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 917 | 23.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 659 | 17.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,055 | 53.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56431 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,851 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 969 | 25.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,129 | 55.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 218 | 5.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 500 | 13.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 878 | 22.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56431 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,526 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 67 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 103 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 669 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 437 | 28.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 250 | 16.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,483 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 776 | 10.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,781 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,714 | 19.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 86 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 629 | 36.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 999 | 58.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56431 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,134 | 90.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 760 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 251 | 33.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 506 | 66.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 71 | 9.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,893 | 99.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 47 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 65 | 138.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 65 | 138.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 65 | 138.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 11 | 23.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 35 | 74.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 25.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56431 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,689 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,575 | 98.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 114 | 1.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 35 | 0.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 53 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 20 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56431 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,848 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,472 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Aitkin, MN56431