56744 ZIP Code — Oslo, MN

Marshall County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56744 is located in Oslo, Minnesota, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 96.05 square miles and serves a population of 600 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56744

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 $137,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,139. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56744 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

600

population

96.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56744 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56744

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56744. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oslo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56710 Alvarado (5.7 mi) 58256 Manvel (8.9 mi) 58261 Minto (10.7 mi) 56713 Argyle (12.7 mi) 56721 East Grand Forks (13.6 mi) 58203 Grand Forks (14.5 mi) 58258 Mekinock (17 mi) 56762 Warren (17.5 mi) 58235 Gilby (18.6 mi) 58207 Grand Forks (18.9 mi) 58202 Grand Forks (18.9 mi) 58237 Grafton (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	600
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	96.05 sq mi
Water area	1.78 sq mi
Latitude	48.1951
Longitude	-97.0971
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	43.5%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	34.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	20.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	8.3%	3.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

600

Population

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$75,139

Median household income

$38,388

Per capita income

$137,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

0.8%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

242

Housing units

13.8%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	192	32.0%
18 and over	408	68.0%
65 and over	88	14.7%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.3%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Other race 8.4%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	539	82.3%
Hispanic or Latino	55	8.4%
Other race	55	8.4%
Two or more races	5	0.8%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	41.4%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	34.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	20.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	8.3%	3.0%	8.5%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 0.8%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 10.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	0.8%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	10.4%
Median income	$75,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	18.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	55.6%
Fuel oil	24.5%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	111	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	17	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	71	29.5%
Female householder, no spouse	42	17.4%
Households with children under 18	84	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	29.0%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	14.9%
Married	45.6%	70.2%
Separated	0.8%	2.1%
Widowed	0.8%	10.6%
Divorced	16.8%	2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 19.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	12.4%
Kindergarten	32	17.2%
Elementary school	72	38.7%
High school	32	17.2%
College / grad school	27	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.5%

Agriculture & mining 15.9%

Construction 15.9%

Education & healthcare 11.8%

Finance & real estate 11.4%

Retail trade 10.2%

Public administration 5.7%

Professional & management 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Information 0.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Other services 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	28.9%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	19.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 0.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.5%
Public insurance	30.5%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	554	92.3%
Spanish	23	4.2%
Other Indo-European	22	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	573	95.5%
Born in same state	570	95.0%
Born in different state	213	35.5%
Foreign born	3	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	27	4.5%
Not a US citizen	20	74.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	208	34.7%
Italian	42	7%
French	23	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	2.7%
German	6	1%
English	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56744

What city is ZIP code 56744 in?

ZIP code 56744 is primarily assigned to Oslo, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56744 in?

ZIP code 56744 falls within Marshall County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56744 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 56744 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 56744 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56744 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56744?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56744?

The median home value in ZIP code 56744 is $137,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 56744 in?

ZIP code 56744 observes the CST timezone.