56461 ZIP Code — Laporte, MN

Hubbard County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56461 is located in Laporte, Minnesota, within Hubbard County. It covers approximately 286.54 square miles and serves a population of 3,351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56461

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 $232,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,259. 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56461 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,351

population

286.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laporte	Acceptable
Laporte	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56458 Lake George (4.3 mi) 56633 Cass Lake (16.5 mi) 56678 Solway (17.5 mi) 56470 Park Rapids (17.6 mi) 56601 Bemidji (19.3 mi) 56467 Nevis (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,351
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	286.54 sq mi
Water area	13.04 sq mi
Latitude	47.2571
Longitude	-94.9082
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	37.2%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	35.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,351

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$73,259

Median household income

$38,277

Per capita income

$232,300

Median home value

$979

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,952

Housing units

29.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

138

5–9

120

135

10–14

118

15–19

20–24

198

25–34

174

252

35–44

221

187

45–54

164

127

55–59

112

186

60–64

162

213

65–74

186

125

75–84

110

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	749	22.4%
18 and over	2,602	77.6%
65 and over	667	19.9%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Two or more races 4.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,990	86.1%
Two or more races	166	4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	138	4%
Hispanic or Latino	121	3.5%
Other race	40	1.2%
Black or African American	12	0.3%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	35.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	18.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$73,259

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 28.1%

$300k–$500k 22.2%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,300
Median rent / month	$979
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	34.4%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	23.9%
Propane / LP gas	47.1%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	23.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	792	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	78	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	262	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	211	15.7%
Households with children under 18	380	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	462	34.4%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	16.6%
Married	57.9%	64.3%
Separated	0.5%	0.7%
Widowed	4.2%	9.7%
Divorced	10.2%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	29.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	8.3%
Kindergarten	35	4.6%
Elementary school	395	51.4%
High school	140	18.2%
College / grad school	135	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Retail trade 11.9%

Construction 11.2%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Public administration 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Professional & management 5.3%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	23.5%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 17.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	240	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.0%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,194	95.3%
Spanish	33	1.0%
Other Indo-European	22	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,294	98.3%
Born in same state	3,291	98.2%
Born in different state	2,503	74.7%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	57	1.7%
Not a US citizen	11	19.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	616	18.4%
French	346	10.3%
Italian	292	8.7%
Arab	87	2.6%
German	57	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	1.2%
Dutch	40	1.2%
Irish	10	0.3%
Norwegian	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56461

What city is ZIP code 56461 in?

ZIP code 56461 is primarily assigned to Laporte, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56461 in?

ZIP code 56461 falls within Hubbard County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56461 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 56461 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56461 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 56461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56461 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 56461 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 56461?

ZIP code 56461 has an estimated population of 3,351 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56461 in?

ZIP code 56461 observes the CST timezone.