56484 ZIP Code — Walker, MN

Cass County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56484 is located in Walker, Minnesota, within Cass County. It covers approximately 91.78 square miles and serves a population of 3,178 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56484

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 $265,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,729. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56484 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,178

population

91.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56484 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56484

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56484. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walker	Acceptable
Walker	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56452 Hackensack (9.9 mi) 56433 Akeley (11.9 mi) 56633 Cass Lake (14.1 mi) 56655 Longville (14.8 mi) 56467 Nevis (17.3 mi) 56435 Backus (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,178
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	91.78 sq mi
Water area	87.71 sq mi
Latitude	47.0934
Longitude	-94.4739
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	47.3%	47.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	30.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	18.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,178

Population

People per sq mi

54.0

Median age

$65,729

Median household income

$37,570

Per capita income

$265,000

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

75.3%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

2,221

Housing units

30.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

102

20–24

133

25–34

140

127

35–44

134

185

45–54

197

108

55–59

115

127

60–64

134

272

65–74

289

182

75–84

192

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	528	16.6%
18 and over	2,650	83.4%
65 and over	1,057	33.3%
Median age	54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 16.9%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,383	73.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	547	16.9%
Two or more races	176	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	53	1.6%
Other race	39	1.2%
Black or African American	24	0.7%
Asian	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	47.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	30.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	18.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$65,729

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 25.7%

$500k–$1M 15.2%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$265,000
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	75.3%
Renter occupied	24.7%
Vacant	47.0%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.3%
Electricity	28.5%
Propane / LP gas	53.1%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	8.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	566	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	137	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	254	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	396	29.3%
Households with children under 18	275	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	725	53.6%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	26.1%
Married	45.1%	41.9%
Separated	0.5%	2.1%
Widowed	5.0%	13.1%
Divorced	14.6%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 21.0%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	30.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	5.5%
Kindergarten	42	7.9%
Elementary school	211	39.8%
High school	181	34.2%
College / grad school	67	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 21.7%

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Retail trade 16.1%

Construction 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Professional & management 6.2%

Public administration 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 2.8%

Information 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.1%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	6.6%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 23.2%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.8%
Retirement income	36.4%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	294	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	57.9%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,052	96.0%
Spanish	25	0.8%
Other Indo-European	13	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,097	97.5%
Born in same state	3,087	97.1%
Born in different state	2,343	73.7%
Foreign born	10	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	81	2.5%
Not a US citizen	76	93.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	507	16%
French	285	9%
Italian	283	8.9%
English	68	2.1%
Arab	49	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	32	1%
Norwegian	21	0.7%
German	20	0.6%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56484

What city is ZIP code 56484 in?

ZIP code 56484 is primarily assigned to Walker, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56484 in?

ZIP code 56484 falls within Cass County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56484 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 56484 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56484 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 56484 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56484?

16% of residents in ZIP code 56484 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56484 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56484 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56484 in?

ZIP code 56484 observes the CST timezone.