56161 ZIP Code — Okabena, MN
Jackson County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56161 is located in Okabena, Minnesota, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 28.46 square miles and serves a population of 315 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56161
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $92,500.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
315
population
28.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56161 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56161
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56161. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Okabena | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56150 Lakefield (7.2 mi)
56167 Round Lake (8 mi)
56137 Heron Lake (9.7 mi)
56119 Brewster (10.9 mi)
56101 Windom (12.1 mi)
56187 Worthington (15.6 mi)
56143 Jackson (16 mi)
56131 Fulda (16.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 315 |
| Population density | 11 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 28.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.7178 |
| Longitude | -95.2954 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 507 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.6% | 39.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 38.6% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.4% | 18.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 3.3% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
315
Population
11
People per sq mi
45.0
Median age
$92,500
Median household income
$46,885
Per capita income
$103,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
93.8%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
138
Housing units
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
Under 5
7
4
5–9
4
12
10–14
11
11
15–19
10
10
20–24
9
20
25–34
18
17
35–44
17
24
45–54
23
16
55–59
16
14
60–64
14
16
65–74
15
9
75–84
8
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 65 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 250 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 50 | 15.9% |
| Median age | 45.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.2%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 286 | 90.2% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.6% | 39.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 38.6% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.4% | 18.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 3.3% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
17.2%
$50k–$75k
8.6%
$75k–$100k
28.1%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k+
8.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 28.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.6% |
| Median income | $92,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
39.2%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k–$300k
13.3%
$300k–$500k
3.3%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 93.8% |
| Renter occupied | 6.3% |
| Vacant | 12.3% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.8% |
| 3 or more | 56.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.3% |
| Electricity | 6.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 66 | 51.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 15 | 11.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 25 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 22 | 17.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 30 | 23.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 34 | 26.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.0% | 14.7% |
| Married | 54.3% | 58.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 15.0% | 16.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
28.8%
Some college, no degree
16.6%
Associate's degree
17.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.8%
Graduate / professional
17.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 24 | 46.2% |
| High school | 22 | 42.3% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Public administration
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.0%
Agriculture & mining
11.4%
Construction
10.3%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Wholesale trade
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Retail trade
4.6%
Other services
3.4%
Information
0.6%
Finance & real estate
0.6%
Professional & management
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.7% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 11.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.4% |
| Government | 22.9% |
| Self-employed | 9.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 56.3% |
| Carpool | 16.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 12.6% |
| Work from home | 15.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
15.4%
18 and over
15.2%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
57.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9 | 3.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 26.0% |
| 65 and over | 18.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.9% |
| Public insurance | 32.1% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 300 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 2 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 2 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 302 | 95.9% |
| Born in same state | 301 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 184 | 58.4% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13 | 4.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 15.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 24 | 7.6% |
| Polish | 23 | 7.3% |
| French | 9 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 8 | 2.5% |
| English | 7 | 2.2% |
| German | 2 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 98.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56161
What city is ZIP code 56161 in?
ZIP code 56161 is primarily assigned to Okabena, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56161 in?
ZIP code 56161 falls within Jackson County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56161 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 56161 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56161?
15% of residents in ZIP code 56161 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56161?
The median home value in ZIP code 56161 is $103,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 56161?
ZIP code 56161 has an estimated population of 315 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 56161 in?
ZIP code 56161 observes the CST timezone.