56465 ZIP Code, Merrifield, MN
56465 is a ZIP code in Merrifield, Minnesota in Crow Wing County. It covers 39 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56441, 56455 and 56442. 2,476 people live here in 1,044 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (96%). Median household income is $74,400, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 54.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Merrifield, MN
- County: Crow Wing County
- Land area: 39 sq mi
- Population: 2,476
- Median household income: $74,400
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,476 |
| Households | 1,044 |
| Median household income | $74,400 |
| Income per person | $41,544 |
| Median age | 54 |
| Homeowners | 95.7% |
| Median home value | $372,100 |
| Median rent | $1,663 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% |
| Broadband internet | 96.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 6.5% |
| $25–35K | 6.3% |
| $35–50K | 10.0% |
| $50–75K | 22.1% |
| $75–100K | 16.0% |
| $100–150K | 14.8% |
| $150–200K | 11.2% |
| $200K+ | 7.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.7% |
| 10–19 | 9.5% |
| 20–24 | 3.6% |
| 25–34 | 6.8% |
| 35–44 | 11.6% |
| 45–54 | 11.2% |
| 55–64 | 22.1% |
| 65–74 | 15.6% |
| 75+ | 10.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.1% |
| Owned outright | 26.5% |
| Rented | 2.5% |
| Vacant | 39.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.2% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 0.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.2% |
| Mobile / other | 8.0% |
Businesses in 56465
49 business establishments with 770 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 17
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Manufacturing: 4
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56441 — Trommald city, MN (6.9 mi)
- 56455 — Riverton city, MN (8.6 mi)
- 56442 — Crosslake city, MN (9.8 mi)
- 56468 — Lake Shore city, MN (9.8 mi)
- 56472 — Pequot Lakes city, MN (11.2 mi)
- 56444 — Cuyuna city, MN (12.8 mi)
- 56401 — Brainerd city, MN (14.8 mi)
- 56425 — Baxter city, MN (15.4 mi)
Areas that include 56465
- Merrifield, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Crow Wing County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 12: highest median home value in Crow Wing County
- No. 1 of 12: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Crow Wing County
- No. 5 of 12: highest median age in Crow Wing County
- No. 1 of 12: fastest population growth in Crow Wing County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56465, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56465 in?
- 56465 is a Merrifield, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Merrifield; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56465 in?
- 56465 is in Crow Wing County.
- What is the population of 56465?
- About 2,476 people (±279), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,221.
- What is the median household income in 56465?
- $74,400 (±$7,517), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56465?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56465 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56465?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56441 (6.9 mi, Trommald), 56455 (8.6 mi, Riverton), 56442 (9.8 mi, Crosslake), 56468 (9.8 mi, Lake Shore), 56472 (11.2 mi, Pequot Lakes) and 56444 (12.8 mi, Cuyuna).
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