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Osakis, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56360

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

3,917
12/sq mi
$69,013
Median income
$246,300
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56360 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56360 covers 337.7 square miles in Osakis, Douglas County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,917 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56360 reports a modest median household income of $69,013 (16% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,253. Local economic indicators show a 10.3% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $246,300 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $638 monthly, and 79.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 56360, 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 56360

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Osakis, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56360.

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 56360, Osakis, 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

3,917

Population

337.7

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56360?

50.9

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$69,013

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$39,253

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56360 ranks nationally

Osakis, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,013 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,703

Total Housing Units

1,698

Occupied Units

1,005

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$246,300

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$638

Median Rent

1980

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56360 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 163
2021 +8.9% 178
2022 +33.6% 237
2023 -2.6% 231
2024 +3.0% 238

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 89 business establishments in ZIP 56360, employing approximately 663 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,335,000.

89

Businesses

663

Employees

$27.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 16 18.0%
Other services (except public administration) 16 18.0%
Construction 15 16.9%
Retail trade 12 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 7 7.9%
Manufacturing 5 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.5%
Wholesale trade 3 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.4%

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 56360 vs 56389 →

ZIP 56360 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 56360 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 56360 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 56360 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
56389 West Union, MN 111 5.5 mi
56355 Nelson, MN 579 6.9 mi
56319 Carlos, MN 1,321 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

56308 standard
Alexandria, MN
Pop: 23,961
56315 standard
Brandon, MN
Pop: 1,591
56326 standard
Evansville, MN
Pop: 1,526
56332 standard
Garfield, MN
Pop: 1,407
56354 standard
Miltona, MN
Pop: 1,367
56319 standard
Carlos, MN
Pop: 1,321

Related Areas

Douglas County Osakis, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56360 in? ▼
ZIP code 56360 (Osakis) 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 56360? ▼
ZIP code 56360 in Osakis, MN has a population of 3,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56360? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56360 is $69,013, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56360? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56360 is $246,300, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56360? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56360 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56360? ▼
ZIP code 56360 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56360? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56360 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56360? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56360 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 56360? ▼
In ZIP code 56360, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 56360? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56360 is 25.2 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 56360? ▼
In ZIP code 56360, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56360? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56360 is 10.3% 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.