56446 ZIP Code — Eagle Bend, MN

Todd County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56446 is located in Eagle Bend, Minnesota, within Todd County. It covers approximately 96.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,604 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56446

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,434. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56446 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,604

population

96.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56446 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56446

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56446. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eagle Bend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56437 Bertha (9.2 mi) 56354 Miltona (9.8 mi) 56440 Clarissa (10 mi) 56319 Carlos (11 mi) 56361 Parkers Prairie (13.1 mi) 56453 Hewitt (14.1 mi) 56347 Long Prairie (14.2 mi) 56355 Nelson (14.4 mi) 56438 Browerville (15.7 mi) 56360 Osakis (16.9 mi) 56588 Vining (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,604
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	96.79 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	46.1140
Longitude	-95.0993
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	56.0%	46.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	35.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.9%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,604

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$52,434

Median household income

$27,175

Per capita income

$135,000

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

665

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	435	27.1%
18 and over	1,169	72.9%
65 and over	341	21.3%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82%

Two or more races 8.9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,432	82%
Two or more races	156	8.9%
Hispanic or Latino	143	8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.5%
Asian	6	0.3%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	46.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	35.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.9%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$52,434

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,000
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	33.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	22.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.9%
Electricity	16.5%
Propane / LP gas	28.5%
Fuel oil	12.6%
Wood	10.6%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	312	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	74	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	136	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	121	18.8%
Households with children under 18	191	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	234	36.4%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	23.6%
Married	51.7%	57.4%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	8.3%
Divorced	15.2%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	5.5%
Kindergarten	16	4.2%
Elementary school	257	67.6%
High school	61	16.1%
College / grad school	25	6.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.4%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 11.6%

Construction 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Public administration 1.7%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.8%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	31.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 19.3%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	12.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,515	94.5%
Spanish	22	1.5%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,589	99.1%
Born in same state	1,588	99.0%
Born in different state	1,379	86.0%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.9%
Not a US citizen	6	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	208	13%
Arab	72	4.5%
Italian	54	3.4%
French	33	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	26	1.6%
English	11	0.7%
German	6	0.4%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	87.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56446

What city is ZIP code 56446 in?

ZIP code 56446 is primarily assigned to Eagle Bend, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56446 in?

ZIP code 56446 falls within Todd County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56446?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 56446 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56446 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56446 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 56446 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56446?

The median home value in ZIP code 56446 is $135,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56446 in?

ZIP code 56446 observes the CST timezone.