PlainZIP

Luverne, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56156

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

6,066
14/sq mi
$71,066
Median income
$232,300
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Luverne pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56156 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56156 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota, home to 6,066 residents across 433.3 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56156 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,066 (13% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,079. Poverty here runs at 10.9%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $232,300 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $643 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. To put 56156 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Rock 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 56156

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Luverne, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56156.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 56156, Luverne, 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

6,066

Population

433.3

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56156?

40.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$71,066

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$39,079

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

17.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56156 ranks nationally

Luverne, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,066 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,822

Total Housing Units

2,715

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$232,300

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$643

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56156 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 202
2021 +7.0% 216
2022 +14.7% 248
2023 +10.3% 274
2024 -0.4% 273

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 206 business establishments in ZIP 56156, employing approximately 2,692 people with a combined annual payroll of $122,027,000.

206

Businesses

2,692

Employees

$122.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 25 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 25 12.1%
Retail trade 24 11.7%
Construction 22 10.7%
Finance and insurance 15 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.8%
Manufacturing 13 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 13 6.3%
Wholesale trade 12 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.4%
Information 6 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.9%

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 56156 vs 56134 →

ZIP 56156 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 56156 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 56156 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 56156 ranks the highest of 4 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
56134 Hardwick, MN 462 9.2 mi
56173 Steen, MN 424 9.6 mi
56146 Kanaranzi, MN 40 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rock County

56138 standard
Hills, MN
Pop: 899
56116 standard
Beaver Creek, MN
Pop: 628
56134 standard
Hardwick, MN
Pop: 462
56158 standard
Magnolia, MN
Pop: 434
56173 standard
Steen, MN
Pop: 424
56147 standard
Kenneth, MN
Pop: 192

Related Areas

Rock County Luverne, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56156 in? ▼
ZIP code 56156 (Luverne) is located in Rock County, Minnesota. Rock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rock-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56156? ▼
ZIP code 56156 in Luverne, MN has a population of 6,066 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56156? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56156 is $71,066, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56156? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56156 is $232,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56156? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56156 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56156? ▼
ZIP code 56156 has 206 business establishments employing approximately 2,692 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56156? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56156 are: Health care and social assistance (25), Other services (except public administration) (25), Retail trade (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56156? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56156 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56156? ▼
In ZIP code 56156, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56156? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56156 is 17.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56156? ▼
In ZIP code 56156, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56156? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56156 is 10.9% 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.