PlainZIP

Miltona, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56354

Douglas County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,367
13/sq mi
$88,693
Median income
$403,700
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Miltona pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56354 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56354 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Miltona, Douglas County, Minnesota, home to just 1,367 residents across 108.5 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56354 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,693 (8% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $45,749. Local economic indicators show a 8.2% poverty rate alongside 2.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $403,700 for a typical home value (58% above the state average), with rent averaging $900 a month; 87.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 56354, plus 6 more within Douglas County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 56354

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Miltona, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56354.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 56354, Miltona, 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

1,367

Population

108.5

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56354?

46.9

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$88,693

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$45,749

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56354 ranks nationally

Miltona, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$88,693 Top 28% higher than 72% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,056

Total Housing Units

567

Occupied Units

489

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$403,700

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$900

Median Rent

1992

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

+15.0%

YoY Change (2021)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56354 have increased 15.0% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +9.0% 195
2018 -1.8% 192
2019 +5.1% 201
2020 +4.1% 210
2021 +15.0% 241

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 56354, employing approximately 131 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,783,000.

40

Businesses

131

Employees

$5.8M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 7 17.5%
Accommodation and food services 6 15.0%
Manufacturing 5 12.5%
Retail trade 5 12.5%
Construction 4 10.0%
Wholesale trade 3 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 56354 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56354 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56354 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56354 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56319 Carlos, MN 1,321 4.6 mi
56355 Nelson, MN 579 8.6 mi
56361 Parkers Prairie, MN 2,403 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

56308 standard
Alexandria, MN
Pop: 23,961
56360 standard
Osakis, MN
Pop: 3,917
56315 standard
Brandon, MN
Pop: 1,591
56326 standard
Evansville, MN
Pop: 1,526
56332 standard
Garfield, MN
Pop: 1,407
56319 standard
Carlos, MN
Pop: 1,321

Related Areas

Douglas County Miltona, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56354 in? ▼
ZIP code 56354 (Miltona) is located in Douglas County, Minnesota. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56354? ▼
ZIP code 56354 in Miltona, MN has a population of 1,367 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56354? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56354 is $88,693, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56354? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56354 is $403,700, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56354? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56354 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56354? ▼
ZIP code 56354 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 131 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56354? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56354 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Accommodation and food services (6), Manufacturing (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56354? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56354 increased by 15.0% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 56354? ▼
In ZIP code 56354, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 56354? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56354 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56354? ▼
In ZIP code 56354, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56354? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56354 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.