ZIP Code 56449 - Fort Ripley Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56449 is located in Fort Ripley Minnesota. Portions of 56449 are also in St. Mathias Township and Ripley Township (Morrison County) and Fort Ripley Township and Daggett Brook Township and Cushing Township. 56449 is primarily within Crow Wing County, with some portions in Morrison County. Regionally, 56449 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56449 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Fort Ripley |
| Primary County | Crow Wing County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,955 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 / 320 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56449 Map
56449 Demographics
56449 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56449 is White. The current unemployment level in 56449 is 4.9%.
| Population | 1,955 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.44% |
| Population Density | 23 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 805 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $75,583 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $328,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.81% |
56449 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,802 | 93.81% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 5.62% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56449 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 113 | 8.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 143 | 11.12% |
| High School Diploma | 413 | 32.12% |
| No High School Diploma | 4 | 0.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 76 | 5.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 247 | 19.21% |
| Associates Degree | 235 | 18.27% |
| Masters Degree | 39 | 3.03% |
| Professional Degree | 6 | 0.47% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.78% |
56449 Geography
| Coordinates | 46.17467117, -94.27523041 |
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| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Brainerd, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 87 Square Miles |
56449 Schools
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56449 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 3b: -35F to -30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50b - Minnesota/Wisconsin Upland Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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