56137 ZIP Code — Heron Lake, MN

Jackson County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56137 is located in Heron Lake, Minnesota, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 112.88 square miles and serves a population of 1,104 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56137

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 $111,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,438. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56137 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,104
population
112.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56137 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56137

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City Status
Heron Lake Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56101 Windom (6.3 mi) 56161 Okabena (9.7 mi) 56131 Fulda (11.3 mi) 56119 Brewster (12.8 mi) 56183 Westbrook (13.6 mi) 56174 Storden (14.2 mi) 56167 Round Lake (14.7 mi) 56114 Avoca (15.2 mi) 56150 Lakefield (16.7 mi) 56187 Worthington (18.9 mi) 56145 Jeffers (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,104
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 063
Geography
Land area 112.88 sq mi
Water area 3.80 sq mi
Latitude 43.8551
Longitude -95.3387
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 35.9% 39.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 39.4% 38.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 22.1% 18.4% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.6% 3.3% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,104
Population
10
People per sq mi
42.1
Median age
$68,438
Median household income
$37,055
Per capita income
$111,200
Median home value
$738
Median monthly rent
83.4%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
Unemployment
433
Housing units
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
32
Under 5
30
33
5–9
30
43
10–14
39
36
15–19
33
18
20–24
16
72
25–34
66
68
35–44
62
65
45–54
60
44
55–59
41
39
60–64
36
63
65–74
57
38
75–84
34
26
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1823821.6%
18 and over86678.4%
65 and over24121.8%
Median age42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%
Two or more races 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Other race 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
GroupCount%
White1,00988.6%
Two or more races504.4%
Hispanic or Latino353.1%
Other race353.1%
Asian100.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.9% 39.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 39.4% 38.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 22.1% 18.4% 26.5%
Over $200k 2.6% 3.3% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 3.5%
$15k–$25k 7.2%
$25k–$35k 5.7%
$35k–$50k 14.2%
$50k–$75k 18.6%
$75k–$100k 17.1%
$100k–$150k 19.5%
$150k–$200k 6.1%
$200k+ 5.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k3.5%
$15k–$25k7.2%
$25k–$35k5.7%
$35k–$50k14.2%
$50k–$75k18.6%
$75k–$100k17.1%
$100k–$150k19.5%
$150k–$200k6.1%
$200k+5.0%
Median income$68,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%
$50k–$100k 34.1%
$100k–$150k 12.6%
$150k–$200k 11.3%
$200k–$300k 23.1%
$300k–$500k 5.8%
$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$111,200
Median rent / month$738
Owner occupied83.4%
Renter occupied16.6%
Vacant10.2%
Single-family detached94.9%
Large apartment buildings0.8%
Mobile homes3.5%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.51

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.0%
2000–20094.9%
1990–19992.4%
1980–19895.5%
1970–197911.2%
1960–196910.2%
1950–19599.4%
1940–194911.0%
1939 or earlier43.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom4.1%
2 bedrooms30.6%
3 bedrooms34.6%
4 bedrooms24.0%
5+ bedrooms5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.0%
1 vehicle19.9%
2 vehicles40.7%
3 or more34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas54.9%
Electricity10.9%
Propane / LP gas23.4%
Fuel oil7.9%
Wood1.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22449.0%
Cohabiting couple183.9%
Male householder, no spouse13529.5%
Female householder, no spouse8017.5%
Households with children under 1812727.8%
Households with seniors (65+)16937.0%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.3%21.1%
Married48.6%58.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed11.3%10.8%
Divorced9.8%9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 3.9%
HS graduate 33.0%
Some college, no degree 30.7%
Associate's degree 11.8%
Bachelor's degree 16.9%
Graduate / professional 2.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.0%
Bachelor's or higher19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool156.4%
Kindergarten177.3%
Elementary school12151.9%
High school5724.5%
College / grad school239.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.0%
Education & healthcare 17.6%
Retail trade 12.1%
Agriculture & mining 11.7%
Transportation & utilities 8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%
Construction 4.5%
Professional & management 4.2%
Public administration 2.4%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Finance & real estate 1.9%
Information 1.4%
Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.0%
Service18.2%
Sales & office13.3%
Natural resources & construction11.3%
Production & transportation27.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.4%
Government9.4%
Self-employed14.7%
Unpaid family workers0.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.1%
Carpool12.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk16.1%
Work from home3.9%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)16.8

Poverty

All people 8.9%
Under 18 years 16.9%
18 and over 6.7%
Married-couple families 3.1%
Female-led households 42.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.9%
Retirement income22.1%
Supplemental Security2.2%
Cash public assistance3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP6.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.0%
High blood pressure32.8%
High cholesterol33.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis26.1%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking17.9%
No physical activity22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.8%
Depression21.4%
Fair or poor health13.4%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health10.1%
No health insurance11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.8%
Visited dentist66.7%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss12.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9310.7%
Disability%
Any disability13.3%
Under 185.5%
18–64 years7.5%
65 and over36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.1%
Public insurance42.7%
No insurance2.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,04294.4%
Spanish50.5%
Other Indo-European30.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,10099.6%
Born in same state1,09399.0%
Born in different state85177.1%
Foreign born70.6%
Naturalized citizen40.4%
Not a US citizen250.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian12611.4%
Polish12211.1%
Dutch746.7%
AncestryCount%
French454.1%
Arab403.6%
English312.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.4%
Internet access91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56137

What city is ZIP code 56137 in?

ZIP code 56137 is primarily assigned to Heron Lake, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56137 in?

ZIP code 56137 falls within Jackson County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56137 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 56137 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56137 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56137 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 56137 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 56137 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56137?

The median home value in ZIP code 56137 is $111,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 56137 in?

ZIP code 56137 observes the CST timezone.

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