Isle, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56342
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,739
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,295
- Median income Near-median income area
- $246,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Isle pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56342 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56342 (Isle, MN) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.8 in 2023 to 220.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56342 covers 489.1 square miles in Isle, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,739 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56342 reports a modest median household income of $63,295 (23% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,018. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $246,500 (4% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $814; 86.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mille Lacs County, so 56342 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 56342
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Isle, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56342.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56342, Isle, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,739
Population
489.1
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56342?
56.9
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$63,295
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$45,018
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
36.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56342 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Isle, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,295 18th percentile higher than 18% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,497housing units
2,497
Total Housing Units
1,342
Occupied Units
1,155
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,500
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$814
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56342 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 155 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 174 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 196 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 214 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 220 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 56342, employing approximately 612 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,152,000.
72
Businesses
612
Employees
$27.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 23.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 3 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 56342 vs 56386 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56386 | Wahkon, MN | 652 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56342, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,739 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56342 in?
ZIP code 56342 (Isle) is located in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. Mille Lacs County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mille-lacs-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56342?
ZIP code 56342 in Isle, MN has a population of 2,739 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56342?
The median household income in ZIP 56342 is $63,295, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56342?
The median home value in ZIP 56342 is $246,500, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56342?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56342 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56342?
ZIP code 56342 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 612 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56342?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56342 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (10), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56342?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56342 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56342?
In ZIP code 56342, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56342?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56342 is 36.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56342?
In ZIP code 56342, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56342?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56342 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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