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Nisswa, MN
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56468.
Population
1,954
Land area
10.8sq mi
People per sq mi
181
ZIP codes
1
Nisswa and its ZIP codes
Nisswa at a glance
- Nisswa is about 2.5 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $100,000, 12% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $481,200 (46% above Minnesota) and median rent is $867 a month.
Local data for Nisswa, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nisswa, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,000
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$481,200
Median rent
$867/mo
Homeownership
94.3%
Bachelor's or higher
50.9%
Median age
54.7
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (729), Norwegian Americans (300), Irish Americans (261).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crow Wing County. PPP loans are for Nisswa.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 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
$12.8M
242 loans, 1,779 jobs reported
How people get to work
Nisswa, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nisswa, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
79° / -1°F
27.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nisswa, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Nisswa
1 in or overlapping Nisswa. Population shown
Cities near Nisswa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake ShoreCity | 3 mi | 12.7 |
| Pequot LakesCity | 6.1 mi | 16.4 |
| MerrifieldCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| East Gull LakeCity | 6.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Breezy PointCity | 8 mi | 11.7 |
| BaxterCity | 11 mi | 18.9 |
| BrainerdCity | 11 mi | 12.1 |
| JenkinsCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| RivertonCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| TrommaldCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| PillagerCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| IrontonCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| CrosslakeCity | 15 mi | 25.8 |
| CrosbyCity | 16 mi | 3 |
| Pine RiverCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Chickamaw BeachCity | 18 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nisswa, MN in?
- Nisswa is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Nisswa, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Nisswa include 56468.
- What is the population of Nisswa, MN?
- About 1,954 people live in Nisswa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nisswa?
- Nearby places include Lake Shore (3 mi), Pequot Lakes (6.1 mi), Merrifield (6.3 mi), East Gull Lake (6.8 mi), Breezy Point (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023