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Crow Wing County
Fifty Lakes, MN
56448
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.
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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
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
$70,417
Median household income
$375,000
Median home value
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 18 4.5% 18 and over 378 95.5% 65 and over 180 45.5% Median age 64.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 391 97.8% Two or more races 5 1.3% Hispanic or Latino 4 1%
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%
Range % of households 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% Median income $70,417
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $375,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.0% Renter occupied 3.0% Vacant 69.0% Single-family detached 95.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.8% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.7% 2000–2009 17.6% 1990–1999 14.2% 1980–1989 14.2% 1970–1979 25.1% 1960–1969 14.2% 1950–1959 4.8% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 2.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.2% 1 bedroom 3.7% 2 bedrooms 41.6% 3 bedrooms 31.0% 4 bedrooms 18.5% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.0% 1 vehicle 20.6% 2 vehicles 55.3% 3 or more 23.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 40.7% Electricity 17.6% Propane / LP gas 30.2% Fuel oil 2.0% Wood 9.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 116 58.3% Cohabiting couple 11 5.5% Male householder, no spouse 48 24.1% Female householder, no spouse 24 12.1% Households with children under 18 18 9.0% Households with seniors (65+) 115 57.8% Average household size 1.99
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.2% 7.4% Married 56.2% 69.3% Separated 0.0% 1.2% Widowed 5.9% 16.6% Divorced 8.7% 5.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
13.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.4% Bachelor's or higher 40.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 3.8% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 12 22.6% High school 4 7.5% College / grad school 35 66.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Professional & management
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.7% Service 6.3% Sales & office 28.6% Natural resources & construction 19.8% Production & transportation 9.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.5% Government 7.1% Self-employed 6.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.4% Carpool 7.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 12.1% Other means 3.2% Avg commute (minutes) 23.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.3% Retirement income 57.3% Supplemental Security 0.5% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.5% High blood pressure 41.8% High cholesterol 37.5% Diabetes 13.7% Heart disease 10.3% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 8.1% Arthritis 35.2% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 11.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.6% Binge drinking 14.8% No physical activity 23.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 25.7% Depression 19.3% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 10.4% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 9.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.6% Visited dentist 66.2% Cholesterol screening 94.4% Teeth loss 11.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 31 8.2%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.1% 65 and over 28.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.5% Public insurance 63.4% No insurance 2.3% Uninsured under 19 10.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 396 100.0% 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) 394 99.5% Born in same state 394 99.5% Born in different state 304 76.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.5% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 103 26% Italian 67 16.9% Polish 45 11.4%
Ancestry Count % German 8 2% Arab 8 2% Dutch 6 1.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.3% Internet access 95.0%
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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