PlainZIP

Lismore, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56155

Nobles County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

419
4/sq mi
$59,363
Median income
$108,800
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lismore pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56155 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56155 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lismore, Nobles County, Minnesota, home to just 419 residents across 110.3 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56155 reports a modest median household income of $59,363 (28% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $35,349. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Housing costs here run $108,800 for a typical home value (57% below the state average), with rent averaging $775 a month; 93.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is -. To put 56155 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Nobles County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56155, Lismore, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

419

Population

110.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56155?

50.5

Median Age

57.4%

Male

42.6%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$59,363

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$35,349

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56155 ranks nationally

Lismore, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,363 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

228

Total Housing Units

186

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.5%
Renter 6.5%

$108,800

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 56155, employing approximately 66 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,248,000.

14

Businesses

66

Employees

$4.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 21.4%
Retail trade 3 21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 56155 vs 56147 →

ZIP 56155 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56155 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56155 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56155 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56147 Kenneth, MN 192 6.1 mi
56153 Leota, MN 224 5.7 mi
56185 Wilmont, MN 560 6.0 mi
56122 Chandler, MN 586 8.9 mi
56110 Adrian, MN 1,843 10.2 mi
56158 Magnolia, MN 434 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nobles County

56187 standard
Worthington, MN
Pop: 14,170
56110 standard
Adrian, MN
Pop: 1,843
56119 standard
Brewster, MN
Pop: 1,017
56168 standard
Rushmore, MN
Pop: 932
56129 standard
Ellsworth, MN
Pop: 741
56167 standard
Round Lake, MN
Pop: 661

Related Areas

Nobles County Lismore, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56155 in? ▼
ZIP code 56155 (Lismore) is located in Nobles County, Minnesota. Nobles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nobles-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56155? ▼
ZIP code 56155 in Lismore, MN has a population of 419 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56155? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56155 is $59,363, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56155? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56155 is $108,800, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56155? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56155 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56155? ▼
ZIP code 56155 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 66 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56155? ▼
In ZIP code 56155, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56155? ▼
In ZIP code 56155, approximately 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56155? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56155 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.