Zip code 56359: Onamia, Minnesota

Q: What city is zip code 56359?

56359 is assigned to Onamia, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 56359 in?

56359 is in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.

Q: What is the population of 56359?

About 3,521 people live in 56359, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 56359?

The median household income in 56359 is $59,457.

Q: What zip codes are near 56359?

The closest zip codes to 56359 are 56386, 56338, 56450, 56342, 55051.

Residential delivery areaMille Lacs CountyCentral Time

Population

3,521

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$232K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$863/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

171 sq mi

21 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 56359

56359 is a rural zip code in Onamia, Minnesota (Mille Lacs County), covering 171 sq mi of land. About 3,521 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 44.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,457 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $232,200, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $863 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.4 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.

How 56359 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy33.7%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%118th of 851 in MN
Government workers26.4%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%36th of 852 in MN
Unemployment rate8.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%58th of 853 in MN
Poverty rate20.1%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%45th of 852 in MN
Median age44.1
82nd
U.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8322nd of 854 in MN
Veterans8.4%
81st
U.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%235th of 854 in MN
Residents under 1825.4%
77th
U.S. 22% · MN 22.9%235th of 854 in MN
Income inequality (Gini)0.470
76th
U.S. 0.483 · MN 0.45391st of 848 in MN
Residents 65 and older20.2%
75th
U.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%421st of 854 in MN
Uninsured rate8.3%
61st
U.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%99th of 853 in MN
Homeownership rate71%
56th
U.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%730th of 851 in MN
Average commute26.4 min
53rd
U.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min289th of 849 in MN
Diversity index49.9
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · MN 41.174th of 854 in MN
Healthcare workers9%
43rd
U.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%535th of 852 in MN
Self-employed workers8.7%
42nd
U.S. 10% · MN 9.3%635th of 852 in MN
Rent-burdened renters47.9%
39th
U.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%298th of 828 in MN
Work from home10%
34th
U.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%520th of 852 in MN
Median home value$232,200
29th
U.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300437th of 842 in MN
Per capita income$33,237
28th
U.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237729th of 853 in MN
Median earnings per worker$40,547
23rd
U.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389750th of 851 in MN
Median household income$59,457
20th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062750th of 846 in MN
Bachelor's degree or higher19.6%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%588th of 854 in MN
Broadband access85.9%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MN 91.6%635th of 851 in MN
Tech workers1%
13th
U.S. 3.8% · MN 4%526th of 852 in MN
Median gross rent$863
11th
U.S. $1,413 · MN $1,280445th of 757 in MN
Population3,521
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445304th of 854 in MN
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%558th of 854 in MN
Population density21/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi484th of 854 in MN

Measure	56359	Mille Lacs	MN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MN
Housing vacancy	33.7%	18.3%	9.3%	10.1%	98th	118th of 851
Government workers	26.4%	14.4%	12.9%	14.5%	96th	36th of 852
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.4%	4%	4.1%	5.2%	89th	58th of 853
Poverty rateWeakness	20.1%	10.4%	9.3%	12.5%	85th	45th of 852
Median age	44.1	41.2	38.8	38.9	82nd	322nd of 854
Veterans	8.4%	7.9%	5.9%	6.2%	81st	235th of 854
Residents under 18	25.4%	23.1%	22.9%	22%	77th	235th of 854
Income inequality (Gini)	0.470	0.416	0.453	0.483	76th	91st of 848
Residents 65 and older	20.2%	18.6%	17.3%	17.2%	75th	421st of 854
Uninsured rate	8.3%	4.9%	4.7%	8.4%	61st	99th of 853
Homeownership rate	71%	77.9%	72.2%	65.2%	56th	730th of 851
Average commute	26.4 min	32 min	22.7 min	26.4 min	53rd	289th of 849
Diversity index	49.9	22.2	41.1	61.4	52nd	74th of 854
Healthcare workers	9%	9.5%	10.9%	9.7%	43rd	535th of 852
Self-employed workers	8.7%	9.9%	9.3%	10%	42nd	635th of 852
Rent-burdened renters	47.9%	42%	48.1%	51.1%	39th	298th of 828
Work from home	10%	10.2%	17.6%	15.1%	34th	520th of 852
Median home value	$232,200	$258,300	$329,300	$332,700	29th	437th of 842
Per capita income	$33,237	$36,173	$48,237	$44,673	28th	729th of 853
Median earnings per worker	$40,547	$47,185	$54,389	$49,666	23rd	750th of 851
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,457	$72,729	$89,062	$80,734	20th	750th of 846
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.6%	18.2%	39.4%	35.7%	19th	588th of 854
Broadband accessWeakness	85.9%	87.4%	91.6%	91%	15th	635th of 851
Tech workers	1%	1.3%	4%	3.8%	13th	526th of 852
Median gross rent	$863	$903	$1,280	$1,413	11th	445th of 757
Population	3,521	27,125	5,739,445	334,922,499	6th	304th of 854
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	1.4%	8.7%	14.1%	6th	558th of 854
Population density	21/sq mi	47/sq mi	72/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	484th of 854

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

18%

55–64

11%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

44.1

Under 18

25.4%

65 and over

20.2%

Race and ethnicity

White66%
Black0.3%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.7%
Native American24%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.2%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

49.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

89%

Spanish

0.2%

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 1,398
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 59.8%
Married couples: 39.5%
Living alone: 34%
Veterans (of adults): 8.4%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

56359

$59,457

Mille Lacs Co.

$72,729

Minnesota

$89,062

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,237

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.470

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

56359

$232,200

Mille Lacs Co.

$258,300

Minnesota

$329,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

56359

$863

Mille Lacs Co.

$903

Minnesota

$1,280

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,110
Owner-occupied: 71%
Vacant: 33.7%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 47.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23%
Home value to income: 3.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.5%

Worked from home

10%

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

30%

10–19

26%

20–29

14%

30–44

45–59

60+

17%

Average commute

26.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

14%

Construction and repair

10%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Transportation and moving

Production

Education

Food service

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Construction

12%

Education

10%

Public administration

10%

Arts and recreation

Retail

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Information

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$40,547

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

26.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	56359	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$62,917	$74,888
Service	$26,442	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,917	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,558	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,563	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

35%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
Households with broadband: 85.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 58.2%
No internet access: 10.7%
Without health insurance: 8.3%
Limited-English households: 0.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Onamia
State: Minnesota
County: Mille Lacs County
Center point: 46.0996° N, 93.6653° W
Land area: 171 sq mi
Water area: 85 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Vineland (unincorporated)5% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 56359

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
56386	Wahkon, MN	7.1 mi	661	$54,583	$277,800
56338	Hillman, MN	11 mi	1,636	$70,938	$289,600
56450	Garrison, MN	13 mi	983	$61,394	$197,200
56342	Isle, MN	15 mi	2,788	$63,295	$246,500
55051	Mora, MN	19 mi	9,935	$68,500	$224,700
56344	Lastrup, MN · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
56364	Pierz, MN	20 mi	5,708	$76,638	$263,400
56353	Milaca, MN	21 mi	9,546	$78,763	$263,200
56358	Ogilvie, MN	21 mi	3,107	$83,594	$260,700
56313	Bock, MN	23 mi	49	$48,333	$144,600
56330	Foreston, MN	24 mi	2,097	$84,519	$278,300
56317	Buckman, MN · PO box	25 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 56359

What city is zip code 56359?

56359 is assigned to Onamia, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 56359 in?

56359 is in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.

What is the population of 56359?

About 3,521 people live in 56359, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 56359 in?

56359 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 56359?

The median household income in 56359 is $59,457.

What zip codes are near 56359?

The closest zip codes to 56359 are 56386, 56338, 56450, 56342, 55051.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56359, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.