Brainerd, MN — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 56401 serves a portion of Brainerd, Minnesota, within Crow Wing County. This community is home to approximately 35,978 residents, with a median age of 35.9 years. The median household income of $90,976 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $382,099 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 61% owner-occupied and 39% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Brainerd is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 59% and an unemployment rate of 8.9%, 56401 reflects the economic character of Crow Wing County in Minnesota.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 35,978 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,714 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $90,976 | ↑ 35% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $382,099 | ↑ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.9% | ↑ 128% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.8% | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 59% | ↑ 69% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 35.9 yrs | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 61% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 39% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 17,629 | — |