ZIP Code 56481 - Verndale Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56481 is located in Verndale Minnesota. Portions of 56481 are also in Aldrich Township and Lyons Township (Wadena County) and Wing River Township and Bartlett Township and Stowe Prairie Township and North Germany Township and Bullard Township and Thomastown Township and Wadena Township and Poplar Township and Staples Township. 56481 is primarily within Wadena County, with some portions in Todd County and Cass County. Regionally, 56481 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56481 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Verndale |
| Primary County | Wadena County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,375 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56481 Map
56481 Demographics
56481 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 56481 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56481 is White. The current unemployment level in 56481 is 4.9%.
| Population | 2,375 |
| Population Growth Rate | 21.45% |
| Population Density | 16 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 852 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,179 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $323,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.33% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.42% |
56481 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,154 | 97.33% |
| Black | 4 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 28 | 1.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56481 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 469 | 93.99% |
| Black | 4 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 13 | 2.61% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56481 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 122 | 8.96% |
| Bachelor Degree | 104 | 7.64% |
| High School Diploma | 513 | 37.69% |
| No High School Diploma | 39 | 2.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 62 | 4.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 246 | 18.07% |
| Associates Degree | 235 | 17.27% |
| Masters Degree | 31 | 2.28% |
| Professional Degree | 4 | 0.29% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.37% |
56481 Geography
| Coordinates | 46.46165085, -94.94500732 |
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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 | 147 Square Miles |
56481 Schools
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56481 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 | 51l - Wadena/Todd Drumlins and Osakis Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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