56330 ZIP Code — Foreston, MN

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56330 is located in Foreston, Minnesota, within Mille Lacs County. It covers approximately 39.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,851 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56330

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $248,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,731. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56330 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,851
population
39.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56330 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56330

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City Status
Foreston Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56357 Oak Park (4.8 mi) 56353 Milaca (6.4 mi) 56329 Foley (8.6 mi) 55371 Princeton (11.5 mi) 55017 Dalbo (14.6 mi) 56358 Ogilvie (15.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,851
Population density 47 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 095
Geography
Land area 39.48 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 45.7283
Longitude -93.7241
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 320
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 31.3% 38.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 38.5% 35.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 27.6% 23.4% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.5% 3.4% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,851
Population
47
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$76,731
Median household income
$32,310
Per capita income
$248,900
Median home value
$988
Median monthly rent
92.9%
Home ownership
4.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
669
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
54
Under 5
48
70
5–9
62
116
10–14
102
101
15–19
90
29
20–24
26
100
25–34
89
147
35–44
131
166
45–54
147
46
55–59
40
37
60–64
33
81
65–74
72
30
75–84
27
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1859131.9%
18 and over1,26068.1%
65 and over21711.7%
Median age37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%
Two or more races 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,79896.4%
Two or more races281.5%
Hispanic or Latino150.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander110.6%
Asian90.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 31.3% 38.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 38.5% 35.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 27.6% 23.4% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.5% 3.4% 8.5%
Under $10k 0.6%
$10k–$15k 0.5%
$15k–$25k 5.1%
$25k–$35k 4.0%
$35k–$50k 13.8%
$50k–$75k 24.7%
$75k–$100k 13.5%
$100k–$150k 22.5%
$150k–$200k 13.0%
$200k+ 2.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.6%
$10k–$15k0.5%
$15k–$25k5.1%
$25k–$35k4.0%
$35k–$50k13.8%
$50k–$75k24.7%
$75k–$100k13.5%
$100k–$150k22.5%
$150k–$200k13.0%
$200k+2.3%
Median income$76,731

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%
$50k–$100k 4.0%
$100k–$150k 12.9%
$150k–$200k 16.7%
$200k–$300k 38.1%
$300k–$500k 21.9%
$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$248,900
Median rent / month$988
Owner occupied92.9%
Renter occupied7.1%
Vacant8.8%
Single-family detached85.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.4%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.83

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20196.2%
2000–200939.3%
1990–19999.5%
1980–19896.6%
1970–19798.1%
1960–19693.2%
1950–19590.7%
1940–19494.3%
1939 or earlier22.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.6%
1 bedroom2.1%
2 bedrooms21.7%
3 bedrooms50.5%
4 bedrooms20.3%
5+ bedrooms4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.8%
1 vehicle17.5%
2 vehicles26.4%
3 or more55.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas24.5%
Electricity6.1%
Propane / LP gas58.9%
Fuel oil4.1%
Wood4.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family42465.0%
Cohabiting couple497.5%
Male householder, no spouse11517.6%
Female householder, no spouse649.8%
Households with children under 1827041.4%
Households with seniors (65+)14922.9%
Average household size2.84

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.0%25.8%
Married57.4%65.5%
Separated0.0%0.5%
Widowed0.4%1.8%
Divorced11.2%6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 34.2%
Some college, no degree 27.1%
Associate's degree 14.3%
Bachelor's degree 11.4%
Graduate / professional 7.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.8%
Bachelor's or higher19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool183.3%
Kindergarten376.8%
Elementary school26949.7%
High school18233.6%
College / grad school356.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%
Manufacturing 22.8%
Construction 12.9%
Professional & management 11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%
Retail trade 4.6%
Other services 4.1%
Transportation & utilities 3.8%
Public administration 3.4%
Finance & real estate 3.0%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Agriculture & mining 0.9%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.7%
Service15.2%
Sales & office11.9%
Natural resources & construction16.6%
Production & transportation22.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.7%
Government14.2%
Self-employed4.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.8%
Carpool8.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.7%
Work from home13.5%
Other means0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)32.6

Poverty

All people 4.3%
Under 18 years 6.7%
18 and over 3.2%
Married-couple families 0.2%
Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security25.0%
Retirement income21.2%
Supplemental Security0.9%
Cash public assistance0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP2.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.1%
High blood pressure26.6%
High cholesterol27.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Heart disease5.2%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis21.7%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease5.4%
Cancer5.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.2%
Binge drinking21.6%
No physical activity21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.0%
Depression23.0%
Fair or poor health11.7%
Poor mental health14.8%
Poor physical health9.4%
No health insurance11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)66.0%
Visited dentist64.2%
Cholesterol screening87.5%
Teeth loss11.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1048.3%
Disability%
Any disability9.2%
Under 180.8%
18–64 years8.1%
65 and over37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.0%
Public insurance30.2%
No insurance2.8%
Uninsured under 191.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,74994.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,82598.6%
Born in same state1,81898.2%
Born in different state1,62487.7%
Foreign born70.4%
Naturalized citizen261.4%
Not a US citizen1557.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish19510.5%
Italian1669%
Arab673.6%
French462.5%
AncestryCount%
English382.1%
Irish191%
German170.9%
Dutch140.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.2%
Internet access96.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56330

What city is ZIP code 56330 in?

ZIP code 56330 is primarily assigned to Foreston, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56330 in?

ZIP code 56330 falls within Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56330 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 56330 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 56330 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 56330 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56330?

ZIP code 56330 has an estimated population of 1,851 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56330?

The median household income in ZIP code 56330 is $76,731, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56330 in?

ZIP code 56330 observes the CST timezone.

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