Zip code 56449: Fort Ripley, Minnesota

Q: What city is zip code 56449?

56449 is assigned to Fort Ripley, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 56449 in?

56449 is mostly in Crow Wing County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 56449?

About 1,710 people live in 56449, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 56449?

The median household income in 56449 is $74,861.

Q: What zip codes are near 56449?

The closest zip codes to 56449 are 56425, 56401, 56345, 56344, 56364.

Residential delivery areaCrow Wing CountyCentral Time

Population

1,710

Median household income

$75K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$309K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,100/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

90 sq mi

19 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 56449

56449 is a rural zip code in Fort Ripley, Minnesota (Crow Wing County), covering 90 sq mi of land. About 1,710 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 46.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $74,861 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $309,100, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,100 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.8 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and management.

How 56449 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate95.7%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%42nd of 851 in MN
Healthcare workers15.5%
96th
U.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%83rd of 852 in MN
Median age46.9
91st
U.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8208th of 854 in MN
Housing vacancy18.1%
91st
U.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%232nd of 851 in MN
Average commute32.8 min
86th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min69th of 849 in MN
Veterans9.2%
86th
U.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%169th of 854 in MN
Residents 65 and older21.6%
81st
U.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%359th of 854 in MN
Self-employed workers12.2%
78th
U.S. 10% · MN 9.3%409th of 852 in MN
Rent-burdened renters55%
66th
U.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%171st of 828 in MN
Government workers13.2%
46th
U.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%382nd of 852 in MN
Median home value$309,100
45th
U.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300242nd of 842 in MN
Uninsured rate6.2%
44th
U.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%207th of 853 in MN
Median household income$74,861
43rd
U.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062478th of 846 in MN
Per capita income$37,877
43rd
U.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237541st of 853 in MN
Median earnings per worker$44,861
39th
U.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389631st of 851 in MN
Poverty rate8.8%
37th
U.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%408th of 852 in MN
Work from home10.5%
37th
U.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%492nd of 852 in MN
Tech workers2%
33rd
U.S. 3.8% · MN 4%321st of 852 in MN
Median gross rent$1,100
28th
U.S. $1,413 · MN $1,280245th of 757 in MN
Residents under 1819.5%
28th
U.S. 22% · MN 22.9%632nd of 854 in MN
Income inequality (Gini)0.401
22nd
U.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453507th of 848 in MN
Bachelor's degree or higher18.4%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%637th of 854 in MN
Unemployment rate2.6%
11th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%533rd of 853 in MN
Broadband access83.4%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MN 91.6%731st of 851 in MN
Diversity index14.3
7th
U.S. 61.4 · MN 41.1564th of 854 in MN
Population1,710
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445454th of 854 in MN
Population density19/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi508th of 854 in MN
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%742nd of 854 in MN

Measure	56449	Crow Wing	MN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MN
Homeownership rateStrength	95.7%	77%	72.2%	65.2%	99th	42nd of 851
Healthcare workers	15.5%	12.8%	10.9%	9.7%	96th	83rd of 852
Median age	46.9	45.7	38.8	38.9	91st	208th of 854
Housing vacancy	18.1%	31.1%	9.3%	10.1%	91st	232nd of 851
Average commuteWeakness	32.8 min	23.1 min	22.7 min	26.4 min	86th	69th of 849
Veterans	9.2%	8.3%	5.9%	6.2%	86th	169th of 854
Residents 65 and older	21.6%	24.5%	17.3%	17.2%	81st	359th of 854
Self-employed workers	12.2%	12.7%	9.3%	10%	78th	409th of 852
Rent-burdened renters	55%	44.5%	48.1%	51.1%	66th	171st of 828
Government workers	13.2%	13.3%	12.9%	14.5%	46th	382nd of 852
Median home value	$309,100	$306,800	$329,300	$332,700	45th	242nd of 842
Uninsured rate	6.2%	5.2%	4.7%	8.4%	44th	207th of 853
Median household income	$74,861	$72,589	$89,062	$80,734	43rd	478th of 846
Per capita income	$37,877	$41,886	$48,237	$44,673	43rd	541st of 853
Median earnings per worker	$44,861	$46,742	$54,389	$49,666	39th	631st of 851
Poverty rate	8.8%	9.9%	9.3%	12.5%	37th	408th of 852
Work from home	10.5%	13.2%	17.6%	15.1%	37th	492nd of 852
Tech workers	2%	2.4%	4%	3.8%	33rd	321st of 852
Median gross rent	$1,100	$971	$1,280	$1,413	28th	245th of 757
Residents under 18	19.5%	20.5%	22.9%	22%	28th	632nd of 854
Income inequality (Gini)	0.401	0.437	0.453	0.483	22nd	507th of 848
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.4%	29.3%	39.4%	35.7%	17th	637th of 854
Unemployment rateStrength	2.6%	5.5%	4.1%	5.2%	11th	533rd of 853
Broadband accessWeakness	83.4%	89.9%	91.6%	91%	9th	731st of 851
Diversity index	14.3	12.9	41.1	61.4	7th	564th of 854
Population	1,710	67,686	5,739,445	334,922,499	2nd	454th of 854
Population density	19/sq mi	68/sq mi	72/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	508th of 854
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	1.3%	8.7%	14.1%	2nd	742nd of 854

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

18%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

46.9

Under 18

19.5%

65 and over

21.6%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.6%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

14.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

87.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.4%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 719
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 67%
Married couples: 60.4%
Living alone: 25.5%
Veterans (of adults): 9.2%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

25%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

56449

$74,861

Crow Wing Co.

$72,589

Minnesota

$89,062

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$37,877

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.401

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

56449

$309,100

Crow Wing Co.

$306,800

Minnesota

$329,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

56449

$1,100

Crow Wing Co.

$971

Minnesota

$1,280

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

91%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.7%

Housing units: 878
Owner-occupied: 95.7%
Vacant: 18.1%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 4.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

0.1%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

19%

20–29

42%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

14%

Average commute

32.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

17%

Healthcare

16%

Management

13%

Office and admin

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Transportation and moving

Production

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Business and finance

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Construction

12%

Retail

11%

Manufacturing

11%

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$44,861

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	56449	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$70,250	$74,888
Service	$32,031	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,921	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,685	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

32%

Some college

23%

Associate's

16%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
Households with broadband: 83.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.9%
No internet access: 15%
Without health insurance: 6.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Fort Ripley
State: Minnesota
County: Crow Wing County
Center point: 46.1786° N, 94.2614° W
Land area: 90 sq mi
Water area: 2.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

56449 spans 2 counties

Crow Wing County67% of land
Morrison County33% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Fort Ripley1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 56449

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
56425	Baxter, MN	11 mi	8,932	$70,740	$324,600
56401	Brainerd, MN	12 mi	31,841	$73,128	$261,600
56345	Little Falls, MN	13 mi	15,008	$60,676	$236,300
56344	Lastrup, MN · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
56364	Pierz, MN	14 mi	5,708	$76,638	$263,400
56443	Cushing, MN	15 mi	1,537	$71,310	$341,200
56475	Randall, MN	15 mi	1,750	$64,327	$207,800
56473	Pillager, MN	16 mi	3,518	$85,950	$295,300
56328	Flensburg, MN	20 mi	144	$107,188	$186,900
56450	Garrison, MN	20 mi	983	$61,394	$197,200
56317	Buckman, MN · PO box	21 mi	—	—	—
56468	Nisswa, MN	22 mi	4,520	$100,300	$465,800

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Questions about 56449

What city is zip code 56449?

56449 is assigned to Fort Ripley, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 56449 in?

56449 is mostly in Crow Wing County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 56449?

About 1,710 people live in 56449, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 56449 in?

56449 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 56449?

The median household income in 56449 is $74,861.

What zip codes are near 56449?

The closest zip codes to 56449 are 56425, 56401, 56345, 56344, 56364.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56449, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.