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 Low-density area
- $69,013
- Median income Near-median income area
- $246,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56360 (Osakis, MN) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.2 in 2023 to 238.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,253. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $246,300 (4% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $638; 79.7% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 56360 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 56360
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Osakis, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56360.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 56360?
50.9
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.4%
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?
$69,013
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$39,253
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56360 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Osakis, 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)
$69,013 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
2,703housing units
2,703
Total Housing Units
1,698
Occupied Units
1,005
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,300
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 56360
Osakis (56360)
3,917 residents
- 56319 1,321
Carlos (56319)
1,321 residents
- 56355 579
Nelson (56355)
579 residents
- 56389 111
West Union (56389)
111 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56360 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56360 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56355
Nelson (56355)
$97,500 median income
- 56319
Carlos (56319)
$89,712 median income
- 56360
Osakis (56360)
$69,013 median income
- 56389
West Union (56389)
$68,333 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56360, 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 (3,917 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 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.
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