56481 ZIP Code – Verndale, Minnesota
Located in Verndale, Minnesota, ZIP code 56481 is a small ZIP code within Wadena County with a population of approximately 2,375 residents. At $63,977, the median household income here runs below the Minnesota average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $161,400 is below the national average, with 89.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $625 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 89% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 7.0%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 5.0%, well below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 16.0%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 38.3, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 56479, 56434, 56482.
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ZIP 56481 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56481 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,375 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $161k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $625 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.3 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.0% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56479 – Staples
- 56434 – Aldrich
- 56482 – Wadena
- 56477 – Sebeka
- 56518 – Bluffton
- 56466 – Motley
- 56453 – Hewitt
- 56437 – Bertha
- 56527 – Deer Creek
- 56567 – New York Mills
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56479 | STAPLES | 4,891 | $56,278 |
| 56434 | ALDRICH | 231 | $53,438 |
| 56482 | WADENA | 7,456 | $54,310 |
| 56477 | SEBEKA | 2,608 | $55,083 |
| 56518 | BLUFFTON | 402 | $53,472 |