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Crosslake, MN

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56442.

Population

2,521

Land area

25.8sq mi

People per sq mi

98

ZIP codes

1

Crosslake and its ZIP codes

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Crosslake at a glance

  • Crosslake is 36% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $79,635 a year, 11% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $473,700 (44% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,042 a month.

Local data for Crosslake, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Crosslake, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$79,635

Poverty rate

8.6%

Median home value

$473,700

Median rent

$1,042/mo

Homeownership

83.8%

Bachelor's or higher

30.4%

Median age

61.0

Average commute

29.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (868), Norwegian Americans (509), Swedish Americans (321).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crow Wing County. PPP loans are for Crosslake.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,346

31,145 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,191

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$600M

FY 2026, $9,081 per person

PPP loans

$10.7M

191 loans, 1,554 jobs reported

Crow Wing County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Crosslake, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.9%
  • Carpooled1.1%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked3.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
  • Worked from home20.4%

Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Crosslake, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

707

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

88

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / -1°F

28.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Crosslake, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.1%

U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts

Diabetes

13.9%

U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

5.7%

U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts

ZIP codes in Crosslake

1 in or overlapping Crosslake. Population shown

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Cities near Crosslake

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Manhattan BeachCity5 mi1.5
Fifty LakesCity7.4 mi29.3
Breezy PointCity8 mi11.7
EmilyCity9.7 mi30
JenkinsCity11 mi4.5
Pequot LakesCity11 mi16.4
TrommaldCity12 mi3.7
CuyunaCity13 mi3.2
CrosbyCity14 mi3
IrontonCity14 mi1.4
MerrifieldCensus-designated place14 mi0.5
RivertonCity15 mi0.8
Chickamaw BeachCity15 mi2.3
Pine RiverCity15 mi1.2
NisswaCity15 mi10.8
DeerwoodCity16 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Crosslake, MN in?
Crosslake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
What ZIP codes are in Crosslake, MN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Crosslake include 56442.
What is the population of Crosslake, MN?
About 2,521 people live in Crosslake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Crosslake?
Nearby places include Manhattan Beach (5 mi), Fifty Lakes (7.4 mi), Breezy Point (8 mi), Emily (9.7 mi), Jenkins (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023