56115 ZIP Code — Balaton, MN

Lyon County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56115 is located in Balaton, Minnesota, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 123.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,290 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56115

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $202,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,455. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56115 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,290

population

123.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56115 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56115

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56115. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Balaton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56169 Russell (9 mi) 56175 Tracy (10 mi) 56178 Tyler (12.2 mi) 56151 Lake Wilson (13.1 mi) 56151 Lake Wilson (13.1 mi) 56157 Lynd (13.4 mi) 56172 Slayton (15 mi) 56123 Currie (15.2 mi) 56170 Ruthton (15.4 mi) 56186 Woodstock (16.3 mi) 56239 Ghent (18.9 mi) 56258 Marshall (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,290
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	123.53 sq mi
Water area	3.07 sq mi
Latitude	44.2107
Longitude	-95.8860
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	507

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	43.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	32.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	20.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,290

Population

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$65,455

Median household income

$32,573

Per capita income

$202,600

Median home value

$964

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

479

Housing units

27.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

114

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	349	27.1%
18 and over	941	72.9%
65 and over	244	18.9%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,225	93.2%
Two or more races	55	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.8%
Other race	9	0.7%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	43.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	32.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	20.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$65,455

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.6%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 16.0%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$202,600
Median rent / month	$964
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	94.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	11.9%
1939 or earlier	30.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	34.2%
4 bedrooms	31.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.5%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	60.7%
Fuel oil	12.0%
Wood	2.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	305	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	116	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	78	14.9%
Households with children under 18	179	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	170	32.4%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	13.4%
Married	60.5%	66.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	2.1%	8.8%
Divorced	13.2%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 22.6%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	27.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	13.6%
Kindergarten	19	6.8%
Elementary school	147	52.7%
High school	46	16.5%
College / grad school	29	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Finance & real estate 16.5%

Agriculture & mining 14.3%

Retail trade 12.3%

Construction 6.6%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Professional & management 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.0%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.6%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 38.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	7.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,172	90.9%
Spanish	6	0.5%
Other Indo-European	5	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,279	99.1%
Born in same state	1,277	99.0%
Born in different state	1,039	80.5%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.9%
Not a US citizen	10	90.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	224	17.4%
English	67	5.2%
French	61	4.7%
Dutch	53	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	52	4%
Arab	41	3.2%
German	13	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	94.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56115

What city is ZIP code 56115 in?

ZIP code 56115 is primarily assigned to Balaton, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56115 in?

ZIP code 56115 falls within Lyon County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56115 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56115 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56115?

ZIP code 56115 has an estimated population of 1,290 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56115?

The median home value in ZIP code 56115 is $202,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56115?

The median household income in ZIP code 56115 is $65,455, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56115 in?

ZIP code 56115 observes the CST timezone.