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ZIP Code 56342 has segments in 3 Counties (Aitkin, Kanabec, Mille Lacs).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,788 (100%) |
| Population Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 22 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,295 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,018 |
| Median Home Value | $246,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,497 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,154 (46.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 188 (7.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,155 (46.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,342 |
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
| Family Households | 823 (61.3%) |
The table below compares 56342 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 16595 | 51st |
| Population Density | # 26632 | 21st |
| Median Household Income | # 21839 | 35th |
| Per Capita Income | # 9260 | 73rd |
| Diversity Index | # 19365 | 43rd |
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