56433 ZIP Code — Akeley, MN

Hubbard County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56433 is located in Akeley, Minnesota, within Hubbard County. It covers approximately 110.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,584 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56433

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,909. 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56433 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,584

population

110.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56433 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56433

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56433. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Akeley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56467 Nevis (5.5 mi) 56452 Hackensack (11 mi) 56484 Walker (11.9 mi) 56435 Backus (15 mi) 56458 Lake George (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,584
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	110.24 sq mi
Water area	8.10 sq mi
Latitude	47.0035
Longitude	-94.6895
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	35.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,584

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$54,909

Median household income

$34,427

Per capita income

$215,600

Median home value

$896

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,287

Housing units

27.8%

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

134

65–74

130

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	219	13.8%
18 and over	1,365	86.2%
65 and over	485	30.6%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,499	93.2%
Two or more races	61	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	1.3%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	35.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$54,909

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 33.1%

$300k–$500k 21.0%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,600
Median rent / month	$896
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	44.5%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	18.3%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	28.0%
Propane / LP gas	54.3%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	14.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	390	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	56	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	157	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	168	21.8%
Households with children under 18	133	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	340	44.1%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	16.2%
Married	54.0%	57.2%
Separated	0.4%	2.0%
Widowed	8.2%	9.0%
Divorced	11.0%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	8.6%
Kindergarten	10	5.1%
Elementary school	100	50.5%
High school	31	15.7%
College / grad school	40	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Finance & real estate 10.0%

Professional & management 9.8%

Construction 9.6%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Public administration 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Retail trade 5.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 11.1%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	37.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	193	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	10.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,518	95.8%
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)	1,578	99.6%
Born in same state	1,572	99.2%
Born in different state	1,194	75.4%
Foreign born	6	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.4%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	262	16.5%
Italian	212	13.4%
French	122	7.7%
Arab	75	4.7%
English	28	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	26	1.6%
Dutch	15	0.9%
Norwegian	6	0.4%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.7%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56433

What city is ZIP code 56433 in?

ZIP code 56433 is primarily assigned to Akeley, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56433 in?

ZIP code 56433 falls within Hubbard County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56433 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 56433 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56433 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 56433 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56433 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56433 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56433 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 56433 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56433 in?

ZIP code 56433 observes the CST timezone.