Milaca, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56353
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,996
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,763
- Median income Near-median income area
- $263,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milaca pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56353 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 56353 (Milaca, MN) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.4 in 2023 to 224.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56353 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milaca, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, home to 8,996 residents across 481.1 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56353 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,763 (4% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,424. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $263,200 (3% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $858; 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mille Lacs County, so 56353 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 56353
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milaca, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56353.
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 23
Transportation and warehousing
23 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 56353, Milaca, 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
8,996
Population
481.1
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56353?
40.2
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
1.5%
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?
$78,763
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,424
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56353 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Milaca, 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)
$78,763 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
4,167housing units
4,167
Total Housing Units
3,854
Occupied Units
313
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,200
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$858
Median Rent
1988
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56353 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 160 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 178 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 210 |
| 2023 | +2.8% | 215 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 224 |
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 248 business establishments in ZIP 56353, employing approximately 2,077 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,152,000.
248
Businesses
2,077
Employees
$84.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 60 | 24.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.2% |
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 56353 vs 56313 →
ZIP 56353 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56353
Milaca (56353)
8,996 residents
- 56330 1,691
Foreston (56330)
1,691 residents
- 56363 155
Pease (56363)
155 residents
- 56313 106
Bock (56313)
106 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56353 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56353 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56330
Foreston (56330)
$84,519 median income
- 56353
Milaca (56353)
$78,763 median income
- 56363
Pease (56363)
$67,500 median income
- 56313
Bock (56313)
$48,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56353 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56353, 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 (8,996 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 56353 in?
ZIP code 56353 (Milaca) 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 56353?
ZIP code 56353 in Milaca, MN has a population of 8,996 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56353?
The median household income in ZIP 56353 is $78,763, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56353?
The median home value in ZIP 56353 is $263,200, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56353?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56353 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56353?
ZIP code 56353 has 248 business establishments employing approximately 2,077 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56353?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56353 are: Construction (60), Other services (except public administration) (31), Retail trade (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56353?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56353 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 56353?
In ZIP code 56353, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 56353?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56353 is 32.8 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 56353?
In ZIP code 56353, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56353?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56353 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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