56448 ZIP Code — Fifty Lakes, MN

Crow Wing County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56448 is located in Fifty Lakes, Minnesota, within Crow Wing County. It covers approximately 46.20 square miles and serves a population of 396 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56448

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 $375,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,417. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56448 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

396
population
46.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56448 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56448

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City Status
Fifty Lakes Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56442 Crosslake (6.5 mi) 56447 Emily (9.3 mi) 56662 Outing (10 mi) 56441 Crosby (15.3 mi) 56472 Pequot Lakes (16.2 mi) 56655 Longville (17.6 mi) 56465 Merrifield (18 mi) 56465 Merrifield (18 mi) 56474 Pine River (18.8 mi) 56672 Remer (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 396
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 035
Geography
Land area 46.20 sq mi
Water area 4.54 sq mi
Latitude 46.7823
Longitude -94.0913
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 42.5% 42.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.4% 33.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 22.9% 20.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.2% 3.9% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

396
Population
9
People per sq mi
64.3
Median age
$70,417
Median household income
$43,181
Per capita income
$375,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.0%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
636
Housing units
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
5–9
5
1
10–14
1
17
15–19
13
1
20–24
1
1
25–34
1
17
35–44
13
21
45–54
16
12
55–59
8
47
60–64
34
67
65–74
48
29
75–84
21
9
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18184.5%
18 and over37895.5%
65 and over18045.5%
Median age64.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%
Two or more races 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
GroupCount%
White39197.8%
Two or more races51.3%
Hispanic or Latino41%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.5% 42.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.4% 33.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 22.9% 20.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.2% 3.9% 8.5%
Under $10k 4.0%
$10k–$15k 6.5%
$15k–$25k 6.0%
$25k–$35k 5.5%
$35k–$50k 16.1%
$50k–$75k 14.1%
$75k–$100k 11.6%
$100k–$150k 20.1%
$150k–$200k 9.5%
$200k+ 6.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.0%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k6.0%
$25k–$35k5.5%
$35k–$50k16.1%
$50k–$75k14.1%
$75k–$100k11.6%
$100k–$150k20.1%
$150k–$200k9.5%
$200k+6.5%
Median income$70,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%
$50k–$100k 0.5%
$100k–$150k 6.7%
$150k–$200k 10.4%
$200k–$300k 23.3%
$300k–$500k 35.8%
$500k–$1M 20.2%
$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$375,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied97.0%
Renter occupied3.0%
Vacant69.0%
Single-family detached95.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.8%
Median rooms4.8
Avg household size (owned)2.00

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.7%
2000–200917.6%
1990–199914.2%
1980–198914.2%
1970–197925.1%
1960–196914.2%
1950–19594.8%
1940–19491.2%
1939 or earlier2.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.2%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms41.6%
3 bedrooms31.0%
4 bedrooms18.5%
5+ bedrooms3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.0%
1 vehicle20.6%
2 vehicles55.3%
3 or more23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas40.7%
Electricity17.6%
Propane / LP gas30.2%
Fuel oil2.0%
Wood9.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11658.3%
Cohabiting couple115.5%
Male householder, no spouse4824.1%
Female householder, no spouse2412.1%
Households with children under 18189.0%
Households with seniors (65+)11557.8%
Average household size1.99

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.2%7.4%
Married56.2%69.3%
Separated0.0%1.2%
Widowed5.9%16.6%
Divorced8.7%5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%
Some HS, no diploma 2.0%
HS graduate 24.0%
Some college, no degree 17.7%
Associate's degree 15.7%
Bachelor's degree 26.3%
Graduate / professional 13.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.4%
Bachelor's or higher40.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool23.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1222.6%
High school47.5%
College / grad school3566.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 17.5%
Retail trade 15.1%
Education & healthcare 15.1%
Manufacturing 10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%
Construction 8.7%
Information 8.7%
Finance & real estate 4.8%
Professional & management 4.8%
Agriculture & mining 2.4%
Transportation & utilities 1.6%
Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.7%
Service6.3%
Sales & office28.6%
Natural resources & construction19.8%
Production & transportation9.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.5%
Government7.1%
Self-employed6.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.4%
Carpool7.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home12.1%
Other means3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)23.7

Poverty

All people 9.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 9.8%
Married-couple families 5.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security59.3%
Retirement income57.3%
Supplemental Security0.5%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure41.8%
High cholesterol37.5%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart disease10.3%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma8.1%
Arthritis35.2%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer11.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.6%
Binge drinking14.8%
No physical activity23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep25.7%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health14.6%
Poor mental health10.4%
Poor physical health11.4%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.6%
Visited dentist66.2%
Cholesterol screening94.4%
Teeth loss11.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans318.2%
Disability%
Any disability16.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years8.1%
65 and over28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.5%
Public insurance63.4%
No insurance2.3%
Uninsured under 1910.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only396100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)39499.5%
Born in same state39499.5%
Born in different state30476.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen20.5%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French10326%
Italian6716.9%
Polish4511.4%
AncestryCount%
German82%
Arab82%
Dutch61.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access50.3%
Internet access95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56448

What city is ZIP code 56448 in?

ZIP code 56448 is primarily assigned to Fifty Lakes, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56448 in?

ZIP code 56448 falls within Crow Wing County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56448 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 56448 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56448 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 56448 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56448 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 56448 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56448?

The median home value in ZIP code 56448 is $375,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56448 in?

ZIP code 56448 observes the CST timezone.

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