56569 ZIP Code — Ogema, MN

Becker County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56569 is located in Ogema, Minnesota, within Becker County. It covers approximately 158.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56569

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 $173,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,500. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 56569 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,275

population

158.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56569 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56569

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56569. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ogema	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56521 Callaway (8.5 mi) 56585 Ulen (9 mi) 56589 Waubun (10 mi) 56552 Hitterdal (13.3 mi) 56584 Twin Valley (14.9 mi) 56554 Lake Park (15.8 mi) 56511 Audubon (18 mi) 56549 Hawley (19.5 mi) 56557 Mahnomen (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,275
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	158.40 sq mi
Water area	11.62 sq mi
Latitude	47.1079
Longitude	-95.9995
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	41.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	6.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,275

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$57,500

Median household income

$30,040

Per capita income

$173,100

Median home value

$813

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

678

Housing units

20.5%

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	356	27.9%
18 and over	919	72.1%
65 and over	259	20.3%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 31.7%

Two or more races 20.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 1.4%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	567	43.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	411	31.7%
Two or more races	269	20.8%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1.5%
Asian	18	1.4%
Other race	4	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	41.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	6.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$57,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 19.2%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,100
Median rent / month	$813
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	38.2%
Single-family detached	75.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	22.7%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	35.9%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	27.3%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	19.5%
Propane / LP gas	55.8%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	15.0%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	60	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	78	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	110	23.6%
Households with children under 18	175	37.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	175	37.6%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.1%	32.1%
Married	47.7%	47.3%
Separated	1.7%	1.8%
Widowed	1.5%	10.1%
Divorced	7.1%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	8.6%
Kindergarten	17	5.6%
Elementary school	141	46.5%
High school	76	25.1%
College / grad school	43	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Public administration 16.7%

Construction 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Retail trade 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Professional & management 4.5%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.9%
Government	33.3%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.4%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 24.2%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 43.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.8%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	15.4%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,169	91.7%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,264	99.1%
Born in same state	1,259	98.7%
Born in different state	1,003	78.7%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.9%
Not a US citizen	3	27.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	185	14.5%
Italian	42	3.3%
French	31	2.4%
Arab	22	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	1.3%
German	12	0.9%
Dutch	10	0.8%
Irish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56569

What city is ZIP code 56569 in?

ZIP code 56569 is primarily assigned to Ogema, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56569 in?

ZIP code 56569 falls within Becker County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56569 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 56569 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56569?

17% of residents in ZIP code 56569 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56569 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 56569 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56569?

The median home value in ZIP code 56569 is $173,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 56569 in?

ZIP code 56569 observes the CST timezone.