56481 ZIP Code, Verndale, MN
56481 is a ZIP code in Verndale, Minnesota — mostly in Wadena County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Todd and Cass counties. It covers 141 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56479, 56434 and 56482. 2,255 people live here in 875 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $73,295, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Verndale, MN
- County: Wadena County
- Land area: 141 sq mi
- Population: 2,255
- Median household income: $73,295
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,255 |
| Households | 875 |
| Median household income | $73,295 |
| Income per person | $34,528 |
| Median age | 34 |
| Homeowners | 89.8% |
| Median home value | $167,700 |
| Median rent | $675 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Broadband internet | 85.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.4% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 9.7% |
| $35–50K | 12.1% |
| $50–75K | 15.2% |
| $75–100K | 20.3% |
| $100–150K | 19.9% |
| $150–200K | 5.3% |
| $200K+ | 3.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.5% |
| 10–19 | 16.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–44 | 10.1% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65–74 | 10.2% |
| 75+ | 6.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.9% |
| Owned outright | 35.6% |
| Rented | 8.7% |
| Vacant | 13.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.7% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 12.5% |
Businesses in 56481
34 business establishments with 142 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Retail Trade: 5
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56479 — Staples city, MN (7 mi)
- 56434 — Aldrich city, MN (8.6 mi)
- 56482 — Wadena city, MN (10.1 mi)
- 56477 — Sebeka city, MN (12.9 mi)
- 56466 — Motley city, MN (14.9 mi)
- 56518 — Bluffton city, MN (15.1 mi)
- 56453 — Hewitt city, MN (15.3 mi)
- 56437 — Bertha city, MN (16.1 mi)
Areas that include 56481
- Verndale, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Todd County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Wadena County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 5: highest median household income in Wadena County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median home value in Wadena County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Wadena County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of households with children in Wadena County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Wadena County
- No. 1 of 5: lowest median age in Wadena County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median age in Wadena County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Wadena County
Mail every home in 56481
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56481, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56481 in?
- 56481 is a Verndale, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56481 in?
- 56481 is mostly in Wadena County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Todd and Cass counties.
- What is the population of 56481?
- About 2,255 people (±337), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,972.
- What is the median household income in 56481?
- $73,295 (±$13,877), 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 56481?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56481 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56481?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56479 (7 mi, Staples), 56434 (8.6 mi, Aldrich), 56482 (10.1 mi, Wadena), 56477 (12.9 mi, Sebeka), 56466 (14.9 mi, Motley) and 56518 (15.1 mi, Bluffton).
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