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Onamia, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56359

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

3,878
8/sq mi
$59,457
Median income
$232,200
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Onamia pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56359 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56359 covers 503.6 square miles in Onamia, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,878 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56359 reports a modest median household income of $59,457 (28% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $33,237. Poverty here runs at 20.1%, with unemployment measured at 8.4%. On housing, the median home value is $232,200 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $863 per month, and 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 56359 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mille Lacs County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 56359

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Onamia, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56359.

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 56359, Onamia, 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

3,878

Population

503.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 56359?

44.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 66.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 24.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$59,457

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$33,237

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56359 ranks nationally

Onamia, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,457 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,110

Total Housing Units

1,398

Occupied Units

712

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$232,200

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$863

Median Rent

1985

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

-5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56359 have decreased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.5% 172
2021 +17.4% 202
2022 +32.1% 266
2023 +7.5% 286
2024 -5.4% 271

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 85 business establishments in ZIP 56359, employing approximately 1,777 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,201,000.

85

Businesses

1,777

Employees

$106.2M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 23.5%
Accommodation and food services 13 15.3%
Construction 11 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.6%
Manufacturing 5 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.5%
Finance and insurance 3 3.5%

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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Related Areas

Mille Lacs County Onamia, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56359 in? ▼
ZIP code 56359 (Onamia) 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 56359? ▼
ZIP code 56359 in Onamia, MN has a population of 3,878 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56359? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56359 is $59,457, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56359? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56359 is $232,200, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56359? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56359 is White at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56359? ▼
ZIP code 56359 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 1,777 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56359? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56359 are: Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (13), Construction (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56359? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56359 decreased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 56359? ▼
In ZIP code 56359, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 56359? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56359 is 26.4 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 56359? ▼
In ZIP code 56359, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56359? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56359 is 20.1% 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.