Brainerd, MN ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Brainerd, Minnesota: 56401. Together they are home to 31,841 residents in 13,074 households. That is more than the 14,468 people counted inside Brainerd city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Brainerd city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,468 |
| Households | 6,348 |
| Median household income | $56,111 |
| Median home value | $192,500 |
| Median age | 35.1 |
| Median rent | $827 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 31,841 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 13,074 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $73,128 (56401) to $73,128 (56401) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $73,128 |
| Homeowners | 73.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 4 routes, 2,915 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Brainerd
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56401 | Brainerd | 31,841 | 13,074 | $73,128 | $261,600 | 73.6% | 27.9% | 7.6% | 4 | 3,107 | 4% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Brainerd when at least 10% of its land lies inside Brainerd city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Brainerd. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Brainerd.
Counties
- Crow Wing County — 15 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Brainerd, MN?
- 56401. A ZIP code is listed for Brainerd when at least 10% of its land lies inside Brainerd city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Brainerd.
- What is the population of Brainerd, MN?
- The Census Bureau counts 14,468 residents inside Brainerd city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Brainerd hold 31,841 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Brainerd, MN?
- $56,111 inside Brainerd city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $73,128 to $73,128.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Brainerd, MN?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 4 carrier routes reaching 2,915 residential and 192 business mailboxes.
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