56161 ZIP Code, Okabena, MN
56161 is a ZIP code in Okabena, Minnesota in Jackson County. It covers 28 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56119, 56137 and 56150. 356 people live here in 146 households, fewer than in most Minnesota ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (96%). Median household income is $86,000, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 45.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Okabena, MN
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 28 sq mi
- Population: 356
- Median household income: $86,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 356 |
| Households | 146 |
| Median household income | $86,000 |
| Income per person | $47,734 |
| Median age | 45 |
| Homeowners | 95.9% |
| Median home value | $112,500 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% |
| Broadband internet | 93.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 2.7% |
| $25–35K | 6.8% |
| $35–50K | 20.5% |
| $50–75K | 11.0% |
| $75–100K | 12.3% |
| $100–150K | 28.8% |
| $150–200K | 8.9% |
| $200K+ | 7.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.3% |
| 10–19 | 10.4% |
| 20–24 | 9.0% |
| 25–34 | 14.0% |
| 35–44 | 7.3% |
| 45–54 | 13.8% |
| 55–64 | 17.2% |
| 65–74 | 10.1% |
| 75+ | 9.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 49.4% |
| Owned outright | 40.5% |
| Rented | 3.8% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 99.4% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 56161
8 business establishments with 29 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56119 — Brewster city, MN (6.9 mi)
- 56137 — Heron Lake city, MN (8 mi)
- 56150 — Lakefield city, MN (8.4 mi)
- 56167 — Round Lake city, MN (11.4 mi)
- 56187 — Worthington city, MN (14.2 mi)
- 56101 — Windom city, MN (15.3 mi)
- 56131 — Fulda city, MN (16.1 mi)
- 56143 — Jackson city, MN (17 mi)
Areas that include 56161
- Okabena, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56161, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56161 in?
- 56161 is a Okabena, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Okabena; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56161 in?
- 56161 is in Jackson County.
- What is the population of 56161?
- About 356 people (±67), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 369.
- What is the median household income in 56161?
- $86,000 (±$18,697), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56161?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56161 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56161?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56119 (6.9 mi, Brewster), 56137 (8 mi, Heron Lake), 56150 (8.4 mi, Lakefield), 56167 (11.4 mi, Round Lake), 56187 (14.2 mi, Worthington) and 56101 (15.3 mi, Windom).
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