ZIP Code 56741 in Oak Island, MN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Oak Island, Minnesota
County:Lake Of The Woods County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:46:33 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:218
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:49.2504, -94.8735
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56741 - Oak Island, MN

ZIP Code 56741, Oak Island

Vacation Island Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationLake Of The Woods County, MN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1 (1 homes)
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 566MH
Key Facts
  • Oak Island sits at 49.25°N latitude, making it one of the northernmost communities in the contiguous United States
  • The ZIP code records zero permanent population, indicating exclusively seasonal or vacation use
  • Only one street exists in the entire ZIP code: Oak Island
  • Three business establishments employ 18 people, likely seasonal marina, resort, or service operations
  • The post office uses 'C' facility code, meaning it's a community post office with limited hours
  • One city carrier route serves the island, but there's no daily city delivery indicator

Island Geography and Delivery

The ZIP code's geography tells the story. With MultiPoint geometry and zero recorded permanent population, this isn't a traditional community. It's a collection of vacation properties scattered across Oak Island, where owners maintain PO Boxes year-round while visiting seasonally. The single street route serving the island handles just a handful of delivery points, but those boxes stay active whether anyone's home or not.

Year-Round Service for Seasonal Properties

Mail delivery here operates on a different rhythm than mainland communities. The post office maintains PO Box service through extreme northern Minnesota winters when the island is largely empty. That's the nature of vacation property mail: utility bills, property tax notices, and maintenance correspondence don't stop when the owners return south. The three business establishments recorded in the ZIP reflect the bare minimum infrastructure needed to support seasonal residents.

Street Name Patterns

Island Geography

The single street name simply identifies the island itself, reflecting the minimal infrastructure of a remote vacation destination accessible primarily by water.

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 56741 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 18 people with an annual payroll of $693,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$211,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$693,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:18Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 56741 is located in Lake Of The Woods County, Minnesota, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 56741. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


56742 | | 56740

Schools in ZIP Code 56741


We could not locate which school district 56741 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.

Angle Inlet Elementary 17606 Inlet Rd Nw
Angle Inlet, MN 56763
District: Warroad Public School DistrictNearby
Warroad Elementary 510 Cedar Ave Nw
Warroad, MN 56763
District: Warroad Public School DistrictNearby
Warroad High School 510 Cedar Ave Nw
Warroad, MN 56763
District: Warroad Public School DistrictNearby
Warroad Alternative Learning Progra 510 Cedar Ave Nw
Warroad, MN 56763
District: Warroad Public School DistrictNearby
Warroad Early Childhood Special Edu 510 Cedar Ave Nw
Warroad, MN 56763
District: Warroad Public School DistrictNearby
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School 810 5th St
International Falls, MN 56649
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary's Mission School 15341 St Mary's Mission Rd
Redlake, MN 56671
District: Private SchoolNearby
St John Lutheran School 15671 158th St Ne
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 56741


Minnesota North College - Rainy River 1501 Highway 71
International Falls, MN 56649
Type: Post Secondary
Red Lake Nation College 15480 Migizi Drive
Red Lake, MN 56671-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Northland Community And Technical College 1101 Hwy One East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Type: Post Secondary
Bemidji State University 1500 Birchmont Dr Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest Technical College 905 Grant Avenue Se
Bemidji, MN 56601-4907
Type: Post Secondary
Oak Hills Christian College 1600 Oak Hills Rd Sw
Bemidji, MN 56601-8834
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov