Brainerd, MN 56401

Population 29,349

56401 is zip code located in Brainerd, Minnesota. The population is 29,349, making 56401 the largest zipcode in Brainerd and the largest in Crow Wing County.

There are 11 public schools in 56401 with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Brainerd is moderate , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 56401. Unemployment in 56401 is low.

Brainerd Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

35.64% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

84.90% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

337 Found nearby

Unemployment

Low 2.1%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in 56401, MN and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates 56401's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 56401.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    20.3%
  • Rented
    24.3%
  • Owned
    55.4%

8 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Brainerd, MN issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 8 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Brainerd, MN issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $573
  • 1 Bedroom: $656
  • 2 Bedrooms: $862
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,116
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,193

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Environmental Hazards

337 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (183/183)
    Brainerd, MN has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Brainerd, MN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.72 Average
    Brainerd, MN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 9.9°
  • February 15.52°
  • March 29.43°
  • April 43.17°
  • May 56.76°
  • June 64.99°
  • July 70.75°
  • August 68.24°
  • September 58.4°
  • October 46.95°
  • November 33.3°
  • December 14.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Brainerd, MN

Earthquakes
Brainerd, MN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Brainerd, MN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Brainerd, MN has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Brainerd, MN has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 56401: $50,060

Unemployment

Unemployment in Brainerd is 2.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.1% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.00%
White Collar - 56.00%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mark Dayton
  • Sen. Al Franken
  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar

City Representatives

  • Rick Nolan

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

30 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all