| City: | Pease, Minnesota |
| County: | Mille Lacs County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:43:45 AM |
| Population: | 254 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 320 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.6984, -93.6493 |
| Land Area: | 1.112 sq mi |
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Pease is a compact village of 254 residents in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. The entire community fits into just 0.25 square miles, making it one of the smallest ZIP code territories in the state. Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, Pease doesn't have a single PO box. All mail arrives via rural route R001.
The numbered grid pattern (1st through 4th Streets and Avenues running east-west and north-south off Main Street) suggests an established town layout. Street names like Rechter Veld Court, Bal Veld Drive, Baralia, and Vedders Avenue hint at Dutch or northern European settlement heritage. With 84% of homes built before 1939 (87 of 103 housing units), this is one of Minnesota's older residential communities.
It's a working-class village. Median household income sits at $64,107, and the median home value is $170,300. Nearly three-quarters of residents own their homes (75 of 100 occupied units). The median age of 34.7 indicates a mix of working-age adults and young families. Interestingly, 29.1% of workers work from home, well above the national average.
Pease has 8 business establishments employing 32 people. Most workers commute elsewhere. Of those who commute, 27 drive alone, 35 carpool, and 18 use other means. The community is 95% white (241 of 254 residents), with small Hispanic (25) and Native American (3) populations.
All addresses use standard rural route delivery. Mail is addressed to street addresses in Pease, MN 56363. There are no PO boxes available at this location despite the ZIP's classification.
Numbered grid pattern with Main Street as the central corridor, plus Dutch-influenced street names (Rechter Veld, Bal Veld, Baralia, Vedders) suggesting northern European settlement history.
ZIP Code 56363 has 254 residents and 100 households (average 2.54 persons per household). The median age is 34.7 years, younger than the state (38.4) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.9%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 254Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 238Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 193Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 228.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $67,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 100Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $175,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.54Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.48Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 62 | 107 | 124 | 151 | 203 | 237 | 176 | 180 | 171 | 156 | 230 | 247 | 227 | 238 |
| Decennial Census | 155 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 254 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.7
Male Median Age: 35.1
Female Median Age: 33.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 10 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 18 | 15 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 27 | 22 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| White: | 241 | 95.26% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.40% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 2.77% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.40% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.19% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 253 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 129 | 50.79% | 35.1 years |
| Females: | 125 | 49.21% | 33.9 years |
| Total: | 254 | 100% | 34.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 238 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 238 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 238 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $67,500, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $23,750 (54.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,781. Family households earn a median of $76,250 versus $38,438 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,812). By gender, male median income is $42,411 and female is $45,089, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,678 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.2%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (28.3%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,750 | $48,750 | $51,250 | $46,875 | $50,000 | $49,375 | $52,917 | $47,083 | $51,719 | $63,125 | $58,281 | $60,208 | $64,107 | $67,500 |
| Median Family Income | $78,750 | $46,250 | $47,500 | $38,125 | $46,250 | $49,375 | $47,500 | $50,833 | $58,125 | $91,250 | $66,250 | $76,250 | $77,500 | $76,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $38,125 | $40,625 | $47,500 | $31,250 | $48,750 | $36,667 | $40,000 | $36,719 | $35,833 | $48,750 | $41,250 | $37,857 | $34,792 | $38,438 |
| Median Male Income | $43,750 | $52,917 | $34,375 | $32,083 | $0 | $31,250 | $31,477 | $31,875 | $44,375 | $47,500 | $41,250 | $49,063 | $53,125 | $42,411 |
| Median Female Income | $31,250 | $67,813 | $39,375 | $38,750 | $0 | $0 | $38,750 | $33,750 | $38,438 | $36,442 | $40,769 | $42,708 | $43,750 | $45,089 |
| Employed: | 127 | 64.14% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 2.02% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 67 | 33.84% |
| Total: | 198 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 22 | 17.32% |
| Service: | 27 | 21.26% |
| Sales and Office: | 35 | 27.56% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 7 | 5.51% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 36 | 28.35% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 127 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $175,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $17,500 (11.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,300. The median gross rent is $1,116, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is down $197 (15.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $416. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.83% (66.67% with a mortgage, 33.33% free-and-clear) and renters 23.17% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,300 | $155,000 | $140,000 | $121,900 | $125,000 | $100,000 | $112,500 | $125,000 | $152,500 | $152,900 | $125,000 | $145,300 | $170,300 | $175,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 15.79% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 14 | 73.68% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2 | 10.53% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,313 | $1,188 | $1,000 | $1,028 | $950 | $788 | $800 | $836 | $700 | $825 | $1,034 | $1,013 | $1,083 | $1,116 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 42 | 51.22% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 21 | 25.61% |
| Renter Occupied: | 19 | 23.17% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 82 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 82 | 94.25% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 5 | 5.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 87 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 81 | 93.10% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 2.30% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 4.60% |
| Total Housing Units: | 87 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 49.60%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (31.91%). College enrollment is 31.91%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 5.78% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 73 | 42.20% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 22.54% |
| Associate's degree: | 34 | 19.65% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10 | 5.78% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 4.05% |
| Total: | 173 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 163 | 94.22% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 17 | 9.83% |
| Private Insurance: | 138 | 50.74% |
| Public Insurance: | 118 | 43.38% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 5.88% |
| Total: | 272 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 256 | 94.12% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.7% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.9% | 21.4% | 18.6% | 15.8% | 21.1% | 20.0% | 2.8% | 4.1% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 2 | 4.26% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 6.38% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 13 | 27.66% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 29.79% |
| College or graduate school: | 15 | 31.91% |
| Total: | 47 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 10.64% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 30 | 63.83% |
ZIP Code 56363 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 30 people with an annual payroll of $1,848,000. USPS data shows 76 residential mailboxes and 8 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 76Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 8Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 165Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 2Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $384,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,848,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 30Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 56363 is located in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, within the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33460) and Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 3,279,833 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 56363. It covers 1.112 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 33460Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 3,279,833Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.112 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 27908.13 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2750056Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pease city; MinnesotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 56363 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.