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Lucan, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56255

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

394
4/sq mi
$66,667
Median income
$170,800
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56255 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56255 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lucan, Redwood County, Minnesota, home to just 394 residents across 103.7 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56255 reports a modest median household income of $66,667 (19% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $31,427. Local economic indicators show a 11.9% poverty rate alongside 0.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $170,800 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $683 per month, and 60.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Redwood County, letting you compare 56255 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 56255, Lucan, 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

394

Population

103.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56255?

36.6

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$66,667

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$31,427

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56255 ranks nationally

Lucan, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,667 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

195

Total Housing Units

170

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.6%
Renter 39.4%

$170,800

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$683

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 56255, employing approximately 86 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,575,000.

8

Businesses

86

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 56255 vs 56292 →

ZIP 56255 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 56255 ranks #3 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 56255 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 56255 ranks #4 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
56292 Vesta, MN 636 7.3 mi
56263 Milroy, MN 541 6.3 mi
56287 Seaforth, MN 81 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Redwood County

56283 standard
Redwood Falls, MN
Pop: 6,636
56266 standard
Morgan, MN
Pop: 1,628
56152 standard
Lamberton, MN
Pop: 1,507
56180 standard
Walnut Grove, MN
Pop: 1,408
56293 standard
Wabasso, MN
Pop: 1,223
56214 standard
Belview, MN
Pop: 725

Related Areas

Redwood County Lucan, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56255 in? ▼
ZIP code 56255 (Lucan) is located in Redwood County, Minnesota. Redwood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/redwood-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56255? ▼
ZIP code 56255 in Lucan, MN has a population of 394 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56255? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56255 is $66,667, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56255? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56255 is $170,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56255? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56255 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56255? ▼
ZIP code 56255 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 86 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56255? ▼
In ZIP code 56255, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 56255? ▼
In ZIP code 56255, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56255? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56255 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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