56469 ZIP Code — Palisade, MN

Aitkin County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56469 is located in Palisade, Minnesota, within Aitkin County. It covers approximately 257.83 square miles and serves a population of 950 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56469

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 $219,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,250. 63% 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. An above-average commute of 50 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 56469 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

950

population

257.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56469 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56469

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56469. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palisade	Acceptable
Palisade	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55748 Hill City (15.4 mi) 56447 Emily (15.9 mi) 55760 Mcgregor (16.4 mi) 56662 Outing (17.8 mi) 56431 Aitkin (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	950
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	257.83 sq mi
Water area	8.36 sq mi
Latitude	46.7292
Longitude	-93.5688
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	46.3%	49.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	15.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

950

Population

People per sq mi

60.9

Median age

$59,250

Median household income

$34,128

Per capita income

$219,600

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,121

Housing units

17.5%

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

125

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	106	11.2%
18 and over	844	88.8%
65 and over	346	36.4%
Median age	60.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Two or more races 6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	860	89.1%
Two or more races	58	6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	2%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.6%
Other race	12	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	49.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	15.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 31.3%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	31.3%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$59,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 33.7%

$300k–$500k 16.6%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,600
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	58.5%
Single-family detached	89.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	22.9%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	34.6%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	13.4%
Propane / LP gas	64.7%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	17.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	246	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	30	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	118	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	85	17.7%
Households with children under 18	55	11.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	249	52.0%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	12.9%
Married	54.0%	58.5%
Separated	1.5%	3.0%
Widowed	3.6%	15.9%
Divorced	19.1%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.8%
Kindergarten	2	1.9%
Elementary school	48	45.7%
High school	43	41.0%
College / grad school	8	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Construction 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Retail trade 10.2%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Other services 6.2%

Public administration 5.9%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Professional & management 2.8%

Information 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	14.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	49.7

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.3%
Retirement income	50.7%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	15.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	60.6%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	930	97.9%
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)	943	99.3%
Born in same state	938	98.7%
Born in different state	761	80.1%
Foreign born	5	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.7%
Not a US citizen	6	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	127	13.4%
Italian	87	9.2%
Arab	78	8.2%
French	68	7.2%
German	32	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	23	2.4%
English	7	0.7%
Norwegian	6	0.6%
Irish	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.4%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56469

What city is ZIP code 56469 in?

ZIP code 56469 is primarily assigned to Palisade, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56469 in?

ZIP code 56469 falls within Aitkin County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56469 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 56469 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56469 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 56469 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56469 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 56469 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56469 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 56469 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56469 in?

ZIP code 56469 observes the CST timezone.