56464 ZIP Code — Menahga, MN

Wadena County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56464 is located in Menahga, Minnesota, within Wadena County. It covers approximately 256.85 square miles and serves a population of 4,858 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56464

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,879. 41% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56464 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,858

population

256.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56464 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56464

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56464. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Menahga	Acceptable
Menahga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56477 Sebeka (9.4 mi) 56570 Osage (15 mi) 56467 Nevis (19.7 mi) 56567 New York Mills (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,858
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	256.85 sq mi
Water area	7.27 sq mi
Latitude	46.7719
Longitude	-95.0902
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	44.2%	51.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	31.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,858

Population

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$67,879

Median household income

$25,904

Per capita income

$184,300

Median home value

$791

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

2,230

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

185

Under 5

187

240

5–9

243

257

10–14

260

166

15–19

168

20–24

233

25–34

235

276

35–44

279

236

45–54

239

120

55–59

121

172

60–64

173

282

65–74

285

134

75–84

135

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,587	32.7%
18 and over	3,271	67.3%
65 and over	951	19.6%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,607	93.7%
Two or more races	173	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	58	1.2%
Asian	40	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	0.6%
Black or African American	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	51.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	31.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$67,879

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,300
Median rent / month	$791
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	33.3%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	11.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.5%
Electricity	30.9%
Propane / LP gas	33.5%
Fuel oil	4.2%
Wood	13.0%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	940	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	117	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	308	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	317	18.8%
Households with children under 18	531	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	626	37.2%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	18.0%
Married	56.7%	56.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	3.7%	11.4%
Divorced	11.4%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	73	5.2%
Kindergarten	90	6.4%
Elementary school	767	54.8%
High school	327	23.4%
College / grad school	142	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Retail trade 12.3%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Construction 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Public administration 6.6%

Professional & management 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Other services 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 11.7%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 38.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	317	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,486	92.3%
Spanish	51	1.1%
Other Indo-European	11	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,799	98.8%
Born in same state	4,785	98.5%
Born in different state	4,091	84.2%
Foreign born	14	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	59	1.2%
Not a US citizen	39	66.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	523	10.8%
Italian	234	4.8%
Arab	198	4.1%
French	187	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	105	2.2%
Dutch	22	0.5%
German	8	0.2%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56464

What city is ZIP code 56464 in?

ZIP code 56464 is primarily assigned to Menahga, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56464 in?

ZIP code 56464 falls within Wadena County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56464 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 56464 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 56464 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 56464 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56464 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 56464 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56464 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 56464 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56464 in?

ZIP code 56464 observes the CST timezone.