56354 ZIP Code — Miltona, MN

Douglas County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56354 is located in Miltona, Minnesota, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 42.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,365 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56354

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 $332,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($82,788) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56354 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,365

population

42.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56354 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56354

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56354. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Miltona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56319 Carlos (4.7 mi) 56361 Parkers Prairie (7.8 mi) 56355 Nelson (9.8 mi) 56446 Eagle Bend (9.8 mi) 56332 Garfield (11.6 mi) 56308 Alexandria (12.7 mi) 56588 Vining (14.1 mi) 56360 Osakis (15 mi) 56315 Brandon (15.5 mi) 56437 Bertha (17.4 mi) 56551 Henning (18 mi) 56326 Evansville (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,365
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	42.21 sq mi
Water area	10.25 sq mi
Latitude	46.0618
Longitude	-95.2906
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	36.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	22.2%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.6%	4.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,365

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$82,788

Median household income

$44,400

Per capita income

$332,900

Median home value

$755

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

994

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	277	20.3%
18 and over	1,088	79.7%
65 and over	311	22.8%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,334	96.9%
Two or more races	23	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.4%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	36.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	22.2%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.6%	4.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 12.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	12.6%
Median income	$82,788

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

$500k–$1M 24.7%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$332,900
Median rent / month	$755
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	46.1%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	9.5%
2000–2009	22.6%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.3%
Electricity	20.5%
Propane / LP gas	50.1%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	10.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	403	71.3%
Cohabiting couple	37	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	59	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	66	11.7%
Households with children under 18	171	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	199	35.2%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.7%	12.7%
Married	69.9%	71.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	3.5%	4.3%
Divorced	4.8%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 27.4%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 23.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	7.8%
Kindergarten	23	8.6%
Elementary school	129	48.1%
High school	76	28.4%
College / grad school	19	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 8.6%

Wholesale trade 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Professional & management 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Other services 2.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 28.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,313	96.2%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,359	99.6%
Born in same state	1,357	99.4%
Born in different state	1,199	87.8%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.4%
Not a US citizen	2	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	228	16.7%
Italian	118	8.6%
French	100	7.3%
Arab	44	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	15	1.1%
English	14	1%
German	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56354

What city is ZIP code 56354 in?

ZIP code 56354 is primarily assigned to Miltona, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56354 in?

ZIP code 56354 falls within Douglas County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56354 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56354 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56354 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 56354 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56354?

The median home value in ZIP code 56354 is $332,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 56354?

ZIP code 56354 has an estimated population of 1,365 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56354 in?

ZIP code 56354 observes the CST timezone.