56425 ZIP Code — Baxter, MN
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56425 is located in Baxter, Minnesota, within Crow Wing County. It covers approximately 18.25 square miles and serves a population of 8,626 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
About ZIP code 56425
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $67,195. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,626
population
18.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56425 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56425
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56425. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Baxter | Acceptable |
| Baxter | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56401 Brainerd (7.5 mi)
56449 Fort Ripley (9.5 mi)
56468 Nisswa (9.7 mi)
56473 Pillager (10.3 mi)
56465 Merrifield (15.1 mi)
56465 Merrifield (15.1 mi)
56455 Ironton (15.4 mi)
56443 Cushing (16.5 mi)
56466 Motley (18.3 mi)
56444 Deerwood (19.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,626 |
| Population density | 473 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.3343 |
| Longitude | -94.2732 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 218 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.9% | 42.2% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 33.1% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 20.8% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 3.9% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
8,626
Population
473
People per sq mi
43.7
Median age
$67,195
Median household income
$36,180
Per capita income
$246,400
Median home value
$1,090
Median monthly rent
65.5%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
2,525
Housing units
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
163
Under 5
180
267
5–9
295
271
10–14
299
274
15–19
303
281
20–24
311
359
25–34
396
508
35–44
561
551
45–54
609
182
55–59
201
272
60–64
301
523
65–74
577
233
75–84
257
215
85+
237
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,872 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 6,754 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,042 | 23.7% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.1%
Two or more races
2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,302 | 95.1% |
| Two or more races | 174 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 107 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.9% | 42.2% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 33.1% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.3% | 20.8% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 3.9% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
19.9%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $67,195 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
$150k–$200k
18.4%
$200k–$300k
45.5%
$300k–$500k
27.6%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,090 |
| Owner occupied | 65.5% |
| Renter occupied | 34.5% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 63.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 21.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 28.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 17.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.1% |
| Electricity | 26.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,659 | 45.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 269 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 558 | 15.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,125 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 881 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,367 | 37.9% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.4% | 24.2% |
| Married | 51.5% | 46.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 17.4% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.1%
HS graduate
20.4%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
14.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
16.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 131 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 198 | 10.0% |
| Elementary school | 875 | 44.3% |
| High school | 470 | 23.8% |
| College / grad school | 299 | 15.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.6%
Retail trade
14.8%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Public administration
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Professional & management
5.7%
Other services
5.5%
Construction
3.8%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.7% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.7% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.1% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
13.7%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
37.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.4% |
| Retirement income | 27.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.5% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 477 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.0% |
| Public insurance | 40.9% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,283 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 107 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 107 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,456 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 8,448 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 6,149 | 71.3% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 170 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 93 | 54.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,387 | 16.1% |
| Italian | 768 | 8.9% |
| French | 564 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 240 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 199 | 2.3% |
| Dutch | 131 | 1.5% |
| German | 61 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56425
What city is ZIP code 56425 in?
ZIP code 56425 is primarily assigned to Baxter, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56425 in?
ZIP code 56425 falls within Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56425 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 56425 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 56425?
ZIP code 56425 has an estimated population of 8,626 residents, with a density of 473 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56425?
The median household income in ZIP code 56425 is $67,195, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56425?
The median home value in ZIP code 56425 is $246,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 56425 in?
ZIP code 56425 observes the CST timezone.