ZIP Code 56149

ZIP code 56149 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 288.2 square miles in Lake Benton, Lincoln County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,268 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56149 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56149 sits at $65,556 (20% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $37,689. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $169,200 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $548 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56149 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56149 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →