Zip Code 56401 — Brainerd, MN
56401 is a ZIP Code associated with Brainerd, MN, located within Crow Wing. The postal region supports an estimated population of 31,841 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 38.1 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 56401 |
| Primary City | Brainerd |
| State / Province | MN |
| County | Crow Wing |
| Total Population | 31,841 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 38.1 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
How 56401 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 56401 | Crow Wing County | MN State Average |
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| Population | 31,841 | 62,910 | 5,739,754 |
| Median Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 38.1 /sq mi | -- | -- |
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