Lac Qui Parle County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
6,684
population (2021)
-7.9%
pop change since 2010
27073
FIPS code
Lac Qui Parle County ZIP code map
About Lac Qui Parle County
Lac Qui Parle County is located in Minnesota and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,684 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.9% from 7,259 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lac Qui Parle County is 27073.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,684 |
| 2010 population | 7,259 |
| Change | -7.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27073 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lac Qui Parle County
ZIP codes for Lac Qui Parle County, MN (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56212 | Bellingham | Lac Qui Parle | View map |
| 56218 | Boyd | Lac Qui Parle | View map |
| 56232 | Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | View map |
| 56256 | Madison | Lac Qui Parle | View map |
| 56257 | Marietta | Lac Qui Parle | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,133
Population
48.4
Median age
$67,980
Median household income
$36,623
Per capita income
$110,460
Median home value
$797
Median monthly rent
85.5%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
2,741
Housing units
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
155
Under 5
141
200
5–9
182
176
10–14
160
176
15–19
161
156
20–24
143
262
25–34
240
353
35–44
323
332
45–54
304
222
55–59
203
294
60–64
268
442
65–74
404
302
75–84
276
135
85+
123
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,245 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 4,888 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,682 | 26.2% |
| Median age | 48.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,804 | 93% |
| Two or more races | 153 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 86 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
11.0%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $67,980 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.6%
$50k–$100k
21.8%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k–$300k
13.1%
$300k–$500k
8.2%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,460 |
| Median rent / month | $797 |
| Owner occupied | 85.5% |
| Renter occupied | 14.5% |
| Vacant | 20.1% |
| Single-family detached | 90.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 38.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.4% |
| Electricity | 25.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 40.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,426 | 55.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 176 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 461 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 540 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 619 | 22.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,118 | 41.3% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.7% | 22.0% |
| Married | 55.2% | 59.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 6.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
39.3%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
14.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.8%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 71 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 82 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 509 | 46.5% |
| High school | 324 | 30.6% |
| College / grad school | 147 | 10.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Agriculture & mining
20.1%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Retail trade
8.7%
Construction
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Other services
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Professional & management
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 12.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.9% |
| Production & transportation | 14.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.1% |
| Government | 14.4% |
| Self-employed | 20.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.7% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 4.9% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
21.8%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
42.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 68.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 413 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 27.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.2% |
| Public insurance | 47.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,837 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 54 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 34 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,016 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 5,993 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 4,687 | 74.0% |
| Foreign born | 23 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 117 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 70 | 43.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,357 | 38.4% |
| Italian | 288 | 4.7% |
| French | 203 | 3.3% |
| Arab | 135 | 2.2% |
| Dutch | 103 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 99 | 1.6% |
| German | 47 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 10 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 86.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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