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 Low-density area
- $59,457
- Median income Below-median income area
- $232,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56359 (Onamia, MN) fell -5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 286.4 in 2023 to 270.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,237. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $232,200 (9% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $863; 71.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mille Lacs County, so 56359 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 56359
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Onamia, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56359.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 56359?
44.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.1%
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?
$59,457
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$33,237
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56359 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Onamia, 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)
$59,457 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
2,110housing units
2,110
Total Housing Units
1,398
Occupied Units
712
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,200
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 56359 vs 56386 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56386 | Wahkon, MN | 652 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56359, 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 (3,878 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 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.
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