56447 ZIP Code — Emily, MN

Crow Wing County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56447 is located in Emily, Minnesota, within Crow Wing County. It covers approximately 83.81 square miles and serves a population of 846 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56447

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $294,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 50% 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 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56447 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

846

population

83.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56447 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56447

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Emily	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56662 Outing (7.3 mi) 56448 Fifty Lakes (9.3 mi) 56442 Crosslake (10 mi) 56441 Crosby (11.5 mi) 56469 Palisade (15.9 mi) 56465 Merrifield (18.1 mi) 56465 Merrifield (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	846
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	83.81 sq mi
Water area	8.46 sq mi
Latitude	46.7413
Longitude	-93.9035
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	54.4%	42.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	33.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	20.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.9%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

846

Population

People per sq mi

59.4

Median age

$65,000

Median household income

$42,940

Per capita income

$294,100

Median home value

$1,292

Median monthly rent

94.3%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

1,249

Housing units

27.4%

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

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	128	15.1%
18 and over	718	84.9%
65 and over	314	37.1%
Median age	59.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	835	98.5%
Two or more races	11	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	42.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	33.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	20.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.9%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$65,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 38.8%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$294,100
Median rent / month	$1,292
Owner occupied	94.3%
Renter occupied	5.7%
Vacant	68.2%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	37.0%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	52.0%
3 or more	22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	27.0%
Propane / LP gas	55.2%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	14.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	18	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	68	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	80	19.8%
Households with children under 18	63	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	49.8%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.9%	8.4%
Married	74.7%	65.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	14.6%
Divorced	8.4%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 23.4%

Some college, no degree 29.3%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	27.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	9.4%
Kindergarten	2	1.4%
Elementary school	73	52.9%
High school	28	20.3%
College / grad school	22	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 9.6%

Construction 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Other services 5.1%

Information 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	6.1%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.9%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	22.3%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	42.6%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.6%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	18.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	57.0%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	828	97.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	831	98.2%
Born in same state	831	98.2%
Born in different state	660	78.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.8%
Not a US citizen	11	73.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	132	15.6%
French	99	11.7%
Italian	96	11.3%
English	21	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	2.5%
German	12	1.4%
Dutch	9	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56447

What city is ZIP code 56447 in?

ZIP code 56447 is primarily assigned to Emily, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56447 in?

ZIP code 56447 falls within Crow Wing County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56447 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 56447 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56447 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 56447 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56447 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 56447 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56447 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 56447 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56447 in?

ZIP code 56447 observes the CST timezone.