56742 ZIP Code — Oklee, MN

Red Lake County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56742 is located in Oklee, Minnesota, within Red Lake County. It covers approximately 109.58 square miles and serves a population of 834 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56742

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 $113,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,500.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56742 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

834

population

109.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56742 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56742

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56742. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oklee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56748 Plummer (7.2 mi) 56715 Brooks (7.5 mi) 56556 Mcintosh (9.1 mi) 56646 Gully (10.5 mi) 56535 Erskine (11.3 mi) 56542 Fosston (16.1 mi) 56736 Mentor (18.2 mi) 56725 Goodridge (18.6 mi) 56592 Winger (19.1 mi) 56750 Red Lake Falls (19.8 mi) 56644 Gonvick (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	834
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	109.58 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	47.8046
Longitude	-95.8701
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	34.9%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	49.0%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	22.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.8%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

834

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$80,500

Median household income

$33,260

Per capita income

$113,600

Median home value

$717

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

332

Housing units

18.0%

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	253	30.3%
18 and over	581	69.7%
65 and over	128	15.3%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	790	94.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	2.6%
Two or more races	21	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.6%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	43.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	49.0%	32.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	22.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.8%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 32.8%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	32.8%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$80,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,600
Median rent / month	$717
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	27.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	49.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.5%
Electricity	33.8%
Propane / LP gas	41.6%
Fuel oil	11.7%
Wood	3.9%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	186	60.4%
Cohabiting couple	34	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	42	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	46	14.9%
Households with children under 18	106	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	80	26.0%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	22.0%
Married	65.0%	64.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	6.3%
Divorced	8.1%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	5.6%
Kindergarten	14	6.5%
Elementary school	118	54.6%
High school	55	25.5%
College / grad school	17	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.9%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Education & healthcare 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Other services 9.4%

Construction 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Public administration 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Professional & management 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.6%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	770	92.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	832	99.8%
Born in same state	827	99.2%
Born in different state	672	80.6%
Foreign born	5	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	371	44.5%
German	50	6%
Italian	29	3.5%
French	17	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	1.6%
English	2	0.2%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56742

What city is ZIP code 56742 in?

ZIP code 56742 is primarily assigned to Oklee, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56742 in?

ZIP code 56742 falls within Red Lake County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56742 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 56742 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 56742 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56742 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56742?

The median home value in ZIP code 56742 is $113,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 56742?

ZIP code 56742 has an estimated population of 834 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56742 in?

ZIP code 56742 observes the CST timezone.