56570 ZIP Code — Osage, MN

Becker County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56570 is located in Osage, Minnesota, within Becker County. It covers approximately 97.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56570

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 $247,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,679. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56570 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,162

population

97.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56570 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56570

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56570. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Osage	Acceptable
Osage	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56575 Ponsford (9.1 mi) 56470 Park Rapids (14.6 mi) 56464 Menahga (15 mi) 56544 Frazee (16.4 mi) 56501 Detroit Lakes (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,162
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	97.71 sq mi
Water area	10.17 sq mi
Latitude	46.9000
Longitude	-95.3456
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	44.1%	41.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	6.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,162

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$62,679

Median household income

$32,368

Per capita income

$247,000

Median home value

$680

Median monthly rent

91.4%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

783

Housing units

18.8%

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

119

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	210	18.1%
18 and over	952	81.9%
65 and over	303	26.1%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Asian 1%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,060	89.7%
Two or more races	64	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1.7%
Asian	12	1%
Other race	12	1%
Black or African American	10	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	41.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	6.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$62,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 27.3%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$247,000
Median rent / month	$680
Owner occupied	91.4%
Renter occupied	8.6%
Vacant	40.7%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	22.1%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	42.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	29.4%
Propane / LP gas	37.0%
Fuel oil	4.9%
Wood	24.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	273	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	48	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	96	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	72	14.7%
Households with children under 18	102	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	43.1%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	19.2%
Married	58.6%	62.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	4.6%	11.0%
Divorced	11.6%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	6.1%
Kindergarten	11	5.6%
Elementary school	79	39.9%
High school	54	27.3%
College / grad school	42	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Construction 12.9%

Retail trade 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Other services 7.3%

Public administration 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Professional & management 4.7%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	34.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 39.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	21.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,087	93.5%
Spanish	2	0.2%
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)	1,133	97.5%
Born in same state	1,121	96.5%
Born in different state	845	72.7%
Foreign born	12	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	2.5%
Not a US citizen	19	65.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	209	18%
Italian	106	9.1%
French	90	7.7%
Arab	19	1.6%
Dutch	13	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.9%
German	10	0.9%
Irish	4	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56570

What city is ZIP code 56570 in?

ZIP code 56570 is primarily assigned to Osage, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56570 in?

ZIP code 56570 falls within Becker County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56570 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 56570 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56570 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 56570 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56570 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 56570 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56570 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 56570 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56570 in?

ZIP code 56570 observes the CST timezone.