Oak Island, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56741

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

23
2/sq mi

ZIP code 56741 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.8 square miles in Oak Island, Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. The area is home to 23 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56741 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56741 sits at -, while per-capita income is -. The poverty rate stands at - and the unemployment rate at -. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and - of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56741 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: - of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is , and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Lake of the Woods County, so you can benchmark 56741 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56741, Oak Island, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23

Population

12.8

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 56741, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $693,000.

3

Businesses

18

Employees

$693K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 100.0%

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 Code City Population Distance
56711 Angle Inlet, MN 96 7.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56741 in?
ZIP code 56741 (Oak Island) is located in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. Lake of the Woods County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-of-the-woods-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56741?
ZIP code 56741 in Oak Island, MN has a population of 23 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56741?
ZIP code 56741 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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