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Minneota, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56264

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

2,204
7/sq mi
$81,071
Median income
$189,600
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56264 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56264 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 329.0 square miles in Minneota, Lyon County, Minnesota. The area is home to 2,204 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 56264 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56264 sits at $81,071 (1% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $35,932. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $189,600 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $675 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56264 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lyon County, so you can benchmark 56264 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 56264

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56264.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56264, Minneota, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,204

Population

329.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56264?

35.6

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 81.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

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?

$81,071

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$35,932

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56264 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,071 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 51.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

966

Total Housing Units

840

Occupied Units

126

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$189,600

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$675

Median Rent

1970

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

+11.6%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56264 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 166
2021 +9.1% 181
2022 +6.2% 193
2023 +7.8% 208
2024 +11.6% 232

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 46 business establishments in ZIP 56264, employing approximately 456 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,003,000.

46

Businesses

456

Employees

$17.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 19.6%
Other services (except public administration) 7 15.2%
Construction 6 13.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 10.9%
Manufacturing 4 8.7%
Finance and insurance 3 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 56264 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 56264 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 56264 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 56264 ranks #2 of 3 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
56239 Ghent, MN 596 5.7 mi
56291 Taunton, MN 501 5.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lyon County

56258 standard
Marshall, MN
Pop: 15,617
56229 standard
Cottonwood, MN
Pop: 1,871
56115 standard
Balaton, MN
Pop: 1,366
56157 standard
Lynd, MN
Pop: 788
56169 standard
Russell, MN
Pop: 681
56239 standard
Ghent, MN
Pop: 596

Related Areas

Lyon County Minneota, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56264 in? ▼
ZIP code 56264 (Minneota) is located in Lyon County, Minnesota. Lyon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lyon-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56264? ▼
ZIP code 56264 in Minneota, MN has a population of 2,204 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56264? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56264 is $81,071, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56264? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56264 is $189,600, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56264? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56264 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56264? ▼
ZIP code 56264 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 456 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56264? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56264 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56264? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56264 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 56264? ▼
In ZIP code 56264, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 56264? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56264 is 19.7 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 56264? ▼
In ZIP code 56264, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56264? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56264 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Minneota, MN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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