56360 ZIP Code — Osakis, MN

Douglas County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56360 is located in Osakis, Minnesota, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 132.59 square miles and serves a population of 3,748 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56360

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $224,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,448. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56360 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,748

population

132.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56360 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56360

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56360. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Osakis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56355 Nelson (5.7 mi) 56319 Carlos (10.4 mi) 56385 Villard (11.9 mi) 56308 Alexandria (12.5 mi) 56378 Sauk Centre (13.3 mi) 56347 Long Prairie (14.5 mi) 56354 Miltona (15 mi) 56336 Grey Eagle (15.6 mi) 56446 Eagle Bend (16.9 mi) 56332 Garfield (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,748
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	132.59 sq mi
Water area	13.71 sq mi
Latitude	45.8712
Longitude	-95.1399
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	41.4%	36.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	22.2%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,748

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$62,448

Median household income

$35,554

Per capita income

$224,800

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

2,285

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

100

5–9

10–14

108

15–19

106

20–24

182

25–34

177

176

35–44

172

226

45–54

220

138

55–59

134

172

60–64

168

278

65–74

270

215

75–84

209

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	708	18.9%
18 and over	3,040	81.1%
65 and over	1,120	29.9%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,668	97.1%
Two or more races	42	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	29	0.8%
Black or African American	19	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.2%
Other race	8	0.2%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	36.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	36.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	22.2%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$62,448

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 26.1%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,800
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	35.1%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	19.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.6%
Electricity	23.7%
Propane / LP gas	35.5%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	6.8%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	933	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	122	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	318	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	343	20.0%
Households with children under 18	396	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	730	42.5%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	16.1%
Married	60.0%	58.5%
Separated	1.0%	0.2%
Widowed	4.6%	11.8%
Divorced	10.5%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	6.2%
Kindergarten	51	7.7%
Elementary school	287	43.6%
High school	193	29.3%
College / grad school	87	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Retail trade 14.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Construction 7.0%

Professional & management 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.8%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 18.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	261	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.4%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,589	95.8%
Spanish	21	0.6%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,732	99.6%
Born in same state	3,717	99.2%
Born in different state	3,130	83.5%
Foreign born	15	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	573	15.3%
Italian	269	7.2%
French	197	5.3%
Arab	102	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	75	2%
English	67	1.8%
German	31	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56360

What city is ZIP code 56360 in?

ZIP code 56360 is primarily assigned to Osakis, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56360 in?

ZIP code 56360 falls within Todd County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56360 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 56360 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56360 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 56360 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56360?

ZIP code 56360 has an estimated population of 3,748 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56360?

The median household income in ZIP code 56360 is $62,448, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56360 in?

ZIP code 56360 observes the CST timezone.