ZIP Code 56161: Okabena, Minnesota
ZIP code 56161 is assigned to Okabena, Minnesota, and lies within Jackson County. Its reference point is at latitude 43.723 and longitude -95.3381 (43°43'22.8"N 95°20'17.2"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 56161
56161 is the only ZIP code listed for Okabena, MN in our directory.
Across Jackson County there are 5 ZIP codes listed, and Minnesota has 1,084 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 56137 in Heron Lake, MN, about 5.2 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 56161 |
|---|---|
| City | Okabena |
| County | Jackson County |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Latitude | 43.723 |
| Longitude | -95.3381 |
| DMS | 43°43'22.8"N 95°20'17.2"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 56137 (Heron Lake, 5.2 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 56161
Map centered on 43.723, -95.3381. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 56161
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 56161, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 56161, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Heron Lake, MN (5.2 mi north), Brewster, MN (7.3 mi west) and Lakefield, MN (9.0 mi southeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Heron Lake, MN – 5.2 mi north
- Brewster, MN – 7.3 mi west
- Lakefield, MN – 9.0 mi southeast
- Dundee, MN – 10 mi northwest
- Round Lake, MN – 12 mi southwest
- Worthington, MN – 15 mi southwest
- Windom, MN – 15 mi northeast
- Fulda, MN – 17 mi northwest
- Jackson, MN – 18 mi east
- Bingham Lake, MN – 19 mi northeast
Schools Near Okabena, MN
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 56161 may also use facilities in nearby Heron Lake, Brewster and Lakefield.
Shopping and Dining in Okabena
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Okabena, Minnesota can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 56161.
To research local history, try searching for Jackson County records and archives along with the name Okabena.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 56161, Heron Lake lies about 5.2 mi to the north, Brewster lies about 7.3 mi to the west, Lakefield lies about 9.0 mi to the southeast, Dundee lies about 10 mi to the northwest and Round Lake lies about 12 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 56161
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Miloma, Minnesota (2014)”): Jerry Huddleston from Hampton, Minnesota, US, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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