| ZIP Code | 56442 |
|---|---|
| City | Crosslake |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Crow Wing County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft |
| Latitude | 46.678212 |
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| Longitude | -94.102014 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.4% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 541 (23%) |
| Some College | 371 (15.8%) |
| Associates | 373 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 256 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 813 (34.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,179 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $534,100 ▲ 92% above avg ↑ 68% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,071/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,415 |
| Vacant Units | 2,015 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,415 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,015 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
ZIP code 56442 is located in Crosslake, Minnesota, within Crow Wing County. With a population of 2,895, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.4 years. Economically, 56442 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,179 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56442 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $534,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,071 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 68% since 2019.
The population of 56442 is primarily White (97.34%). Residents are well-educated — 45.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56442 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 56442 in Crosslake, MN is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,895 residents, a median household income of $85,179, and a median home value of $534,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.