56455 ZIP Code — Ironton, MN

Crow Wing County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56455 is located in Ironton, Minnesota, within Crow Wing County. It covers approximately 24.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56455

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 $172,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,750. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56455 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,588
population
24.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56455 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56455

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56455. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Ironton Acceptable
Ironton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56444 Deerwood (5.8 mi) 56465 Merrifield (7.2 mi) 56465 Merrifield (7.2 mi) 56441 Crosby (9 mi) 56401 Brainerd (10.6 mi) 56468 Nisswa (14.3 mi) 56425 Baxter (15.4 mi) 56450 Garrison (15.7 mi) 56431 Aitkin (17 mi) 56442 Crosslake (17.1 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,588
Population density 65 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 035
Geography
Land area 24.51 sq mi
Water area 2.61 sq mi
Latitude 46.4517
Longitude -93.9988
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 39.2% 42.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 43.8% 33.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.7% 20.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.3% 3.9% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,588
Population
65
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$63,750
Median household income
$30,218
Per capita income
$172,600
Median home value
$1,013
Median monthly rent
78.1%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
8.8%
Unemployment
658
Housing units
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
39
Under 5
40
45
5–9
45
73
10–14
73
86
15–19
87
38
20–24
39
75
25–34
76
110
35–44
112
104
45–54
105
29
55–59
29
39
60–64
39
94
65–74
95
50
75–84
51
7
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1845928.9%
18 and over1,12971.1%
65 and over30519.2%
Median age38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or more races 4.6%
Other race 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
Black or African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,43486%
Hispanic or Latino794.7%
Two or more races774.6%
Other race603.6%
Asian90.5%
Black or African American60.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.2% 42.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 43.8% 33.1% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.7% 20.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.3% 3.9% 8.5%
Under $10k 2.2%
$10k–$15k 3.5%
$15k–$25k 8.3%
$25k–$35k 7.5%
$35k–$50k 15.1%
$50k–$75k 19.8%
$75k–$100k 17.6%
$100k–$150k 17.9%
$150k–$200k 4.6%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.2%
$10k–$15k3.5%
$15k–$25k8.3%
$25k–$35k7.5%
$35k–$50k15.1%
$50k–$75k19.8%
$75k–$100k17.6%
$100k–$150k17.9%
$150k–$200k4.6%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%
$50k–$100k 15.7%
$100k–$150k 19.7%
$150k–$200k 18.5%
$200k–$300k 21.1%
$300k–$500k 19.1%
$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$172,600
Median rent / month$1,013
Owner occupied78.1%
Renter occupied21.9%
Vacant20.2%
Single-family detached85.6%
Large apartment buildings2.3%
Mobile homes6.3%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.61

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20191.3%
2000–200915.8%
1990–199913.3%
1980–198911.8%
1970–197914.1%
1960–19695.4%
1950–195912.5%
1940–19495.3%
1939 or earlier20.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.8%
1 bedroom9.9%
2 bedrooms26.5%
3 bedrooms38.8%
4 bedrooms15.4%
5+ bedrooms6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.6%
1 vehicle22.3%
2 vehicles34.7%
3 or more38.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas45.1%
Electricity14.0%
Propane / LP gas23.7%
Fuel oil6.4%
Wood9.1%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30548.0%
Cohabiting couple8613.5%
Male householder, no spouse11217.6%
Female householder, no spouse13320.9%
Households with children under 1823236.5%
Households with seniors (65+)23837.4%
Average household size2.50

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.1%27.7%
Married47.2%48.9%
Separated2.5%0.0%
Widowed2.2%8.7%
Divorced14.9%14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 6.7%
HS graduate 29.3%
Some college, no degree 23.2%
Associate's degree 16.3%
Bachelor's degree 15.5%
Graduate / professional 7.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.6%
Bachelor's or higher22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool245.3%
Kindergarten71.5%
Elementary school21146.2%
High school17538.3%
College / grad school408.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%
Manufacturing 9.4%
Retail trade 9.4%
Professional & management 6.9%
Construction 5.5%
Public administration 4.4%
Transportation & utilities 3.9%
Finance & real estate 2.9%
Other services 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Agriculture & mining 1.5%
Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.0%
Service24.3%
Sales & office17.0%
Natural resources & construction9.0%
Production & transportation16.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.9%
Government16.1%
Self-employed12.3%
Unpaid family workers0.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.2%
Carpool12.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.4%
Work from home3.9%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)26.1

Poverty

All people 8.5%
Under 18 years 11.2%
18 and over 7.4%
Married-couple families 1.6%
Female-led households 21.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.4%
Retirement income18.4%
Supplemental Security9.4%
Cash public assistance4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP8.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.6%
High blood pressure32.7%
High cholesterol30.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis27.2%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.9%
Binge drinking19.8%
No physical activity22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.5%
Depression22.4%
Fair or poor health13.7%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.0%
Visited dentist61.8%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss13.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans817.2%
Disability%
Any disability15.9%
Under 187.4%
18–64 years13.1%
65 and over36.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.5%
Public insurance46.2%
No insurance6.0%
Uninsured under 193.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,50995.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,58299.6%
Born in same state1,58099.5%
Born in different state1,37086.3%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen60.4%
Not a US citizen6100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish30018.9%
French16110.1%
Italian1589.9%
Arab392.5%
AncestryCount%
English251.6%
German110.7%
Irish70.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.1%
Internet access92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56455

What city is ZIP code 56455 in?

ZIP code 56455 is primarily assigned to Ironton, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56455 in?

ZIP code 56455 falls within Crow Wing County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56455 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 56455 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56455?

The median home value in ZIP code 56455 is $172,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 56455?

ZIP code 56455 has an estimated population of 1,588 residents, with a density of 65 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56455?

The median household income in ZIP code 56455 is $63,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56455 in?

ZIP code 56455 observes the CST timezone.

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