56472 ZIP Code
Pequot Lakes, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56472 |
| City/Town: | Pequot Lakes |
| County: | Crow Wing |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,521 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,574 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,534 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,135 |
| Median Home Value: | $283,900 |
| Land Area: | 154.9 sq miles
401.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 25.6 sq miles
66.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.5823, -94.3408 |
Population Information (56472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,521 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,488 | 52.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,033 | 47.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 511 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 533 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 623 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 550 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 311 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 915 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,045 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 869 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 644 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 589 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,150 | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 616 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 165 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $283,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $819 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,135 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,377 | 55.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,758 | 45.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,873 | 85.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 504 | 14.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,993 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 101 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 144 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,616 | 27.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,326 | 22.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 822 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,452 | 24.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 532 | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56472 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,574 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,188 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,453 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,534 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,067 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,799 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 256 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,673 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,926 | 77.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 457 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 410 | 10.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,050 | 94.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 16 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 22 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 42 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 387 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 208 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 201 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 201 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56472 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 102 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 132 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 173 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 205 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 440 | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 573 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 514 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 763 | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 230 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 245 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56472 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,821 | 74.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 219 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 56 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 43 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 645 | 17.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56472 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 60 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 419 | 11.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 298 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 86 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 487 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 156 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 88 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 309 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 491 | 12.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 757 | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 407 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 159 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 82 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.6% | 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 (56472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,870 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,998 | 70.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,419 | 40.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 588 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56472 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,484 | 73.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,389 | 41.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,058 | 31.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 110 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 88 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 79 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56472 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,156 | 84.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 210 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 105 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 11 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 75 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 386 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 188 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56472 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 572 | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,720 | 28.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,089 | 17.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 856 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 849 | 13.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 418 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 213 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 183 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 193 | 3.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56472 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 69 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 536 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,600 | 26.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,227 | 36.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,313 | 21.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 390 | 6.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56472 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,982 | 58.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 468 | 13.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 683 | 20.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 17 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 207 | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56472 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 59 | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 793 | 23.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,721 | 51.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 804 | 23.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56472 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 82 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 68 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 190 | 6.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 399 | 13.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 839 | 29.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 851 | 29.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 394 | 13.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 50 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56472 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,618 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $528 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $819 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (56472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,377 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,104 | 62.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 685 | 20.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 591 | 17.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 494 | 14.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 905 | 26.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,207 | 35.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56472 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,510 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 925 | 26.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,217 | 63.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 111 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 249 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 652 | 18.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56472 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,915 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 95 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 93 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 901 | 47.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 600 | 31.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 226 | 11.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,463 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 590 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,458 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,016 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 50 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 535 | 52.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 431 | 42.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56472 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,476 | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 963 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 343 | 35.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 616 | 64.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 319 | 33.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,425 | 98.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 65 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 96 | 147.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 96 | 147.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 96 | 147.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 23 | 35.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 21 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 32.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56472 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,010 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,874 | 98.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 136 | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 58 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 66 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56472 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,377 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,221 | 95.4% | 89.4% |
Pequot Lakes, MN56472