56350 ZIP Code — Mc Grath, MN

Aitkin County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56350 is located in Mc Grath, Minnesota, within Aitkin County. It covers approximately 227.00 square miles and serves a population of 391 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56350

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,250. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 8% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 56350 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

391
population
227.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56350 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56350

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City Status
Mc Grath Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
55735 Finlayson (10 mi) 56342 Isle (14.7 mi) 55783 Sturgeon Lake (17 mi) 55795 Willow River (18 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 391
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 227.00 sq mi
Water area 0.41 sq mi
Latitude 46.3158
Longitude -93.2424
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 52.0% 49.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 35.8% 33.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 10.2% 15.1% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.0% 2.5% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

391
Population
2
People per sq mi
53.7
Median age
$38,250
Median household income
$28,909
Per capita income
$151,300
Median home value
$953
Median monthly rent
85.6%
Home ownership
19.8%
Poverty rate
9.3%
Unemployment
407
Housing units
8.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
12
3
5–9
2
6
10–14
4
15
15–19
10
6
20–24
4
15
25–34
10
24
35–44
16
34
45–54
22
17
55–59
11
13
60–64
9
36
65–74
23
45
75–84
28
5
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186115.6%
18 and over33084.4%
65 and over14035.8%
Median age53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%
Two or more races 7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Black or African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White36089.8%
Two or more races287%
Hispanic or Latino102.5%
Black or African American20.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.0% 49.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 35.8% 33.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 10.2% 15.1% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.0% 2.5% 8.5%
Under $10k 11.2%
$10k–$15k 7.5%
$15k–$25k 15.5%
$25k–$35k 13.4%
$35k–$50k 7.5%
$50k–$75k 20.3%
$75k–$100k 4.8%
$100k–$150k 12.3%
$150k–$200k 5.9%
$200k+ 1.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.2%
$10k–$15k7.5%
$15k–$25k15.5%
$25k–$35k13.4%
$35k–$50k7.5%
$50k–$75k20.3%
$75k–$100k4.8%
$100k–$150k12.3%
$150k–$200k5.9%
$200k+1.6%
Median income$38,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%
$50k–$100k 25.6%
$100k–$150k 16.9%
$150k–$200k 21.9%
$200k–$300k 15.0%
$300k–$500k 13.1%
$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$151,300
Median rent / month$953
Owner occupied85.6%
Renter occupied14.4%
Vacant56.9%
Single-family detached84.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes15.2%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.09

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.7%
2010–20195.5%
2000–200918.4%
1990–199910.8%
1980–198919.6%
1970–197911.1%
1960–19695.1%
1950–19594.8%
1940–194910.8%
1939 or earlier13.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.2%
1 bedroom15.7%
2 bedrooms35.0%
3 bedrooms29.3%
4 bedrooms14.3%
5+ bedrooms2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle31.0%
2 vehicles24.1%
3 or more42.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.6%
Electricity6.4%
Propane / LP gas70.6%
Wood21.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6836.4%
Cohabiting couple3619.3%
Male householder, no spouse7138.0%
Female householder, no spouse126.4%
Households with children under 183518.7%
Households with seniors (65+)10556.1%
Average household size2.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.1%20.7%
Married34.0%50.7%
Separated1.5%0.0%
Widowed2.4%13.6%
Divorced31.1%15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%
Some HS, no diploma 7.4%
HS graduate 44.1%
Some college, no degree 30.9%
Associate's degree 6.8%
Bachelor's degree 6.4%
Graduate / professional 1.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.0%
Bachelor's or higher8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1325.5%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1325.5%
High school2243.1%
College / grad school35.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 17.1%
Education & healthcare 15.4%
Agriculture & mining 14.5%
Manufacturing 14.5%
Transportation & utilities 9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%
Retail trade 5.1%
Public administration 5.1%
Professional & management 3.4%
Other services 3.4%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.4%
Service17.9%
Sales & office8.5%
Natural resources & construction17.9%
Production & transportation28.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.2%
Government5.1%
Self-employed7.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone65.5%
Carpool6.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.6%
Work from home21.6%
Other means4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)40.9

Poverty

All people 19.8%
Under 18 years 11.9%
18 and over 21.2%
Married-couple families 7.4%
Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security54.0%
Retirement income33.7%
Supplemental Security5.3%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP5.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.8%
High blood pressure39.6%
High cholesterol35.4%
Diabetes12.9%
Heart disease9.2%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis30.8%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer8.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.1%
Binge drinking17.7%
No physical activity26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.2%
Depression22.7%
Fair or poor health16.0%
Poor mental health13.2%
Poor physical health12.1%
No health insurance12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.2%
Visited dentist61.1%
Cholesterol screening91.3%
Teeth loss13.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3310.0%
Disability%
Any disability22.8%
Under 184.9%
18–64 years8.4%
65 and over50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.8%
Public insurance56.3%
No insurance9.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only36192.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)37796.4%
Born in same state37495.7%
Born in different state30678.3%
Foreign born30.8%
Naturalized citizen143.6%
Not a US citizen1392.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish7318.7%
French369.2%
Italian164.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab123.1%
German30.8%
English30.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.8%
Internet access75.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56350

What city is ZIP code 56350 in?

ZIP code 56350 is primarily assigned to Mc Grath, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56350 in?

ZIP code 56350 falls within Aitkin County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56350 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 56350 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56350 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 56350 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56350?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 56350 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56350 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 56350 in?

ZIP code 56350 observes the CST timezone.

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