56359 ZIP Code — Onamia, MN

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56359 is located in Onamia, Minnesota, within Mille Lacs County. It covers approximately 170.74 square miles and serves a population of 3,549 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56359

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $55,575. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 44% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 56359 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,549

population

170.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56359 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56359

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Onamia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56386 Wahkon (7.4 mi) 56342 Isle (13.7 mi) 56450 Garrison (14.7 mi) 55051 Mora (18.4 mi) 56364 Pierz (19.3 mi) 56358 Ogilvie (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,549
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	170.74 sq mi
Water area	85.14 sq mi
Latitude	46.0772
Longitude	-93.6636
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	50.3%	38.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	35.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	23.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.4%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,549

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$55,575

Median household income

$28,112

Per capita income

$190,700

Median home value

$823

Median monthly rent

69.0%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

1,672

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

114

127

5–9

131

134

10–14

137

135

15–19

139

20–24

151

25–34

154

181

35–44

186

205

45–54

209

133

55–59

136

125

60–64

127

200

65–74

204

116

75–84

118

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	969	27.3%
18 and over	2,580	72.7%
65 and over	746	21.0%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 25.3%

Two or more races 8.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,244	61.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	918	25.3%
Two or more races	295	8.1%
Hispanic or Latino	82	2.3%
Other race	57	1.6%
Black or African American	29	0.8%
Asian	3	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	38.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	35.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	23.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.4%	8.5%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$55,575

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 19.9%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,700
Median rent / month	$823
Owner occupied	69.0%
Renter occupied	31.0%
Vacant	35.7%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	4.4%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	36.0%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.0%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	34.8%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	7.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	490	36.5%
Cohabiting couple	129	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	339	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	385	28.7%
Households with children under 18	348	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	503	37.5%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	35.5%
Married	37.6%	37.2%
Separated	1.4%	0.8%
Widowed	4.7%	12.9%
Divorced	16.6%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	6.5%
Kindergarten	94	11.2%
Elementary school	382	45.4%
High school	254	30.2%
College / grad school	56	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.8%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Public administration 10.2%

Retail trade 10.0%

Construction 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Professional & management 4.1%

Other services 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	24.3%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 30.8%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 35.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	9.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	287	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	47.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.1%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	14.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,324	93.7%
Spanish	21	0.6%
Other Indo-European	14	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,512	99.0%
Born in same state	3,496	98.5%
Born in different state	2,866	80.8%
Foreign born	16	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.0%
Not a US citizen	24	64.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	383	10.8%
Italian	184	5.2%
French	175	4.9%
English	63	1.8%
Arab	59	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	41	1.2%
Dutch	26	0.7%
Irish	12	0.3%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56359

What city is ZIP code 56359 in?

ZIP code 56359 is primarily assigned to Onamia, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56359 in?

ZIP code 56359 falls within Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56359?

21% of residents in ZIP code 56359 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56359 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 56359 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56359 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56359 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56359?

The median home value in ZIP code 56359 is $190,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 56359 in?

ZIP code 56359 observes the CST timezone.