| ZIP Code | 56447 |
|---|---|
| City | Emily |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Crow Wing County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft |
| Latitude | 46.731923 |
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| Longitude | -93.883667 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 12.4% ▲ 24% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 165 (25.3%) |
| Some College | 73 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 138 (21.2%) |
| Bachelors | 83 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 193 (29.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,875 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $323,000 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,583/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,274 |
| Vacant Units | 866 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,274 |
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| Vacant | 866 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 56447 is located in Emily, Minnesota, within Crow Wing County. With a population of 832, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.1 years. Economically, 56447 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,875 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56447 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $323,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,583 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 97.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 56447 is primarily White (99.40%). Residents are well-educated — 42.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.4%. Household income has grown by 59% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56447 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 56447 in Emily, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 832 residents, a median household income of $66,875, and a median home value of $323,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.