56386 ZIP Code — Wahkon, MN

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56386 is located in Wahkon, Minnesota, within Mille Lacs County. It covers approximately 17.81 square miles and serves a population of 654 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56386

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $251,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,896. 48% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 56386 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

654

population

17.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56386 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56386

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56386. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wahkon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56342 Isle (7.2 mi) 56359 Onamia (7.4 mi) 55051 Mora (12.1 mi) 56358 Ogilvie (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	654
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	17.81 sq mi
Water area	4.90 sq mi
Latitude	46.0679
Longitude	-93.5101
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	58.7%	38.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	35.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	23.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.1%	3.4%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

654

Population

People per sq mi

53.9

Median age

$49,896

Median household income

$32,027

Per capita income

$251,900

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

493

Housing units

15.6%

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	117	17.9%
18 and over	537	82.1%
65 and over	200	30.6%
Median age	53.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Two or more races 7.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	565	85.2%
Two or more races	50	7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.4%
Asian	8	1.2%
Other race	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.7%	38.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	35.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	23.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.1%	3.4%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 22.0%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	22.0%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$49,896

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 34.7%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$251,900
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	44.8%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	12.3%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.1%
Electricity	12.9%
Propane / LP gas	32.4%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	10.7%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	36.9%
Cohabiting couple	25	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	96	31.1%
Female householder, no spouse	74	23.9%
Households with children under 18	51	16.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	147	47.6%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	23.3%
Married	43.0%	45.0%
Separated	1.0%	6.5%
Widowed	4.4%	11.8%
Divorced	26.3%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	5.9%
Kindergarten	3	2.9%
Elementary school	66	64.7%
High school	17	16.7%
College / grad school	10	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 8.3%

Public administration 7.5%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Other services 3.4%

Professional & management 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	22.2%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 20.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	42.4%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	17.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.2%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	27.0%
65 and over	51.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	58.7%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	640	97.9%
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)	643	98.3%
Born in same state	640	97.9%
Born in different state	558	85.3%
Foreign born	3	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.7%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	114	17.4%
Italian	77	11.8%
French	35	5.4%
English	18	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	1.1%
German	4	0.6%
Dutch	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56386

What city is ZIP code 56386 in?

ZIP code 56386 is primarily assigned to Wahkon, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56386 in?

ZIP code 56386 falls within Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56386 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 56386 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56386 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 56386 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56386 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 56386 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 56386?

ZIP code 56386 has an estimated population of 654 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56386 in?

ZIP code 56386 observes the CST timezone.