56142 ZIP Code — Ivanhoe, MN

Lincoln County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56142 is located in Ivanhoe, Minnesota, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 90.33 square miles and serves a population of 998 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56142

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 $87,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,833. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56142 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

998
population
90.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56142 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56142

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City Status
Ivanhoe Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56113 Arco (8 mi) 56291 Taunton (8.6 mi) 56136 Hendricks (9 mi) 56280 Porter (10.3 mi) 56220 Canby (12.3 mi) 56264 Minneota (13.8 mi) 56239 Ghent (15.7 mi) 56157 Lynd (15.8 mi) 57213 Astoria (16.9 mi) 56178 Tyler (17.7 mi) 56149 Lake Benton (17.9 mi) 56169 Russell (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 998
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 081
Geography
Land area 90.33 sq mi
Water area 3.02 sq mi
Latitude 44.5306
Longitude -96.2089
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 46.8% 47.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 29.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.7% 20.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.4% 2.2% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

998
Population
11
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$65,833
Median household income
$32,578
Per capita income
$87,600
Median home value
$613
Median monthly rent
83.6%
Home ownership
5.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
479
Housing units
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
38
Under 5
35
30
5–9
26
32
10–14
29
37
15–19
33
36
20–24
33
53
25–34
48
64
35–44
57
44
45–54
39
16
55–59
15
37
60–64
34
67
65–74
61
38
75–84
34
33
85+
29
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824124.1%
18 and over75775.9%
65 and over26226.3%
Median age42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%
Two or more races 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Black or African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White97297.4%
Two or more races151.5%
Asian40.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander30.3%
Black or African American20.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.8% 47.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 29.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.7% 20.5% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.4% 2.2% 8.5%
Under $10k 7.3%
$10k–$15k 2.3%
$15k–$25k 12.1%
$25k–$35k 10.3%
$35k–$50k 11.6%
$50k–$75k 20.3%
$75k–$100k 7.5%
$100k–$150k 18.7%
$150k–$200k 6.8%
$200k+ 3.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.3%
$10k–$15k2.3%
$15k–$25k12.1%
$25k–$35k10.3%
$35k–$50k11.6%
$50k–$75k20.3%
$75k–$100k7.5%
$100k–$150k18.7%
$150k–$200k6.8%
$200k+3.0%
Median income$65,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%
$50k–$100k 38.8%
$100k–$150k 14.5%
$150k–$200k 6.8%
$200k–$300k 10.4%
$300k–$500k 6.0%
$500k–$1M 3.6%
$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$87,600
Median rent / month$613
Owner occupied83.6%
Renter occupied16.4%
Vacant20.5%
Single-family detached84.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.0%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.19

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.9%
2000–20096.0%
1990–19994.0%
1980–19898.7%
1970–197922.0%
1960–19696.5%
1950–195911.8%
1940–19498.7%
1939 or earlier29.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.2%
2 bedrooms27.4%
3 bedrooms33.6%
4 bedrooms24.5%
5+ bedrooms6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.7%
1 vehicle28.5%
2 vehicles42.0%
3 or more28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas45.4%
Electricity26.0%
Propane / LP gas18.3%
Fuel oil4.6%
Wood0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22350.9%
Cohabiting couple143.2%
Male householder, no spouse9421.5%
Female householder, no spouse10724.4%
Households with children under 1811826.9%
Households with seniors (65+)17540.0%
Average household size2.20

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.6%21.9%
Married58.2%54.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.4%17.7%
Divorced13.8%6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%
Some HS, no diploma 2.5%
HS graduate 38.3%
Some college, no degree 18.7%
Associate's degree 12.1%
Bachelor's degree 18.2%
Graduate / professional 6.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.0%
Bachelor's or higher25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2811.3%
Kindergarten166.5%
Elementary school9940.1%
High school6425.9%
College / grad school4016.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%
Agriculture & mining 18.9%
Retail trade 10.1%
Manufacturing 8.8%
Public administration 8.8%
Transportation & utilities 8.0%
Other services 6.3%
Construction 4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%
Finance & real estate 3.8%
Professional & management 3.8%
Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.6%
Service16.8%
Sales & office19.2%
Natural resources & construction11.4%
Production & transportation13.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector58.3%
Government24.4%
Self-employed15.4%
Unpaid family workers1.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone63.8%
Carpool16.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.2%
Work from home16.0%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)21.6

Poverty

All people 5.6%
Under 18 years 2.9%
18 and over 6.5%
Married-couple families 1.3%
Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.6%
Retirement income26.0%
Supplemental Security2.7%
Cash public assistance4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP10.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.1%
High blood pressure35.7%
High cholesterol32.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease8.6%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis28.9%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer9.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.5%
Binge drinking16.8%
No physical activity23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.3%
Depression20.6%
Fair or poor health13.7%
Poor mental health12.2%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.6%
Visited dentist68.0%
Cholesterol screening91.1%
Teeth loss12.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans506.6%
Disability%
Any disability14.6%
Under 186.6%
18–64 years10.9%
65 and over30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.4%
Public insurance41.9%
No insurance4.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only92592.7%
Spanish141.5%
Other Indo-European121.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages10.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)98098.2%
Born in same state98098.2%
Born in different state76977.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen181.8%
Not a US citizen527.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish16616.6%
Italian828.2%
French666.6%
Dutch353.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab191.9%
English80.8%
Irish70.7%
German50.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.9%
Internet access88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56142

What city is ZIP code 56142 in?

ZIP code 56142 is primarily assigned to Ivanhoe, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56142 in?

ZIP code 56142 falls within Lincoln County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56142 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 56142 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56142 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 56142 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56142 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 56142 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56142?

The median home value in ZIP code 56142 is $87,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 56142 in?

ZIP code 56142 observes the CST timezone.

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