56554 ZIP Code — Lake Park, MN

Becker County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56554 is located in Lake Park, Minnesota, within Becker County. It covers approximately 115.15 square miles and serves a population of 2,698 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56554

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 $279,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,607. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 36% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56554 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,698

population

115.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56554 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake Park	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56511 Audubon (5.3 mi) 56552 Hitterdal (9 mi) 56549 Hawley (9.6 mi) 56585 Ulen (13.5 mi) 56521 Callaway (14.2 mi) 56569 Ogema (15.8 mi) 56501 Detroit Lakes (17.8 mi) 56514 Barnesville (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,698
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	115.15 sq mi
Water area	11.90 sq mi
Latitude	46.8911
Longitude	-96.1068
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	218

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.4%	41.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	22.8%	6.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,698

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$86,607

Median household income

$41,851

Per capita income

$279,900

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,713

Housing units

31.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

117

25–34

119

149

35–44

151

159

45–54

162

55–59

100

134

60–64

137

169

65–74

171

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	626	23.2%
18 and over	2,072	76.8%
65 and over	631	23.4%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 4.1%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,491	88.1%
Hispanic or Latino	130	4.6%
Other race	117	4.1%
Two or more races	46	1.6%
Asian	28	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.4%	41.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	33.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	22.8%	6.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$86,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 26.5%

$500k–$1M 20.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$279,900
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	38.9%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	10.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.6%
Electricity	19.6%
Propane / LP gas	37.7%
Fuel oil	7.3%
Wood	3.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	630	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	78	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	242	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	145	13.2%
Households with children under 18	340	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	406	37.1%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	16.4%
Married	59.2%	58.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	5.6%	13.1%
Divorced	11.1%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 24.7%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.5%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	6.9%
Kindergarten	45	7.9%
Elementary school	264	46.4%
High school	136	23.9%
College / grad school	85	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Construction 8.4%

Retail trade 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 2.7%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 5.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.0%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	258	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.5%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,526	93.6%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.3%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,668	98.9%
Born in same state	2,642	97.9%
Born in different state	1,513	56.1%
Foreign born	26	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	30	1.1%
Not a US citizen	9	30.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	970	36%
Italian	222	8.2%
Arab	121	4.5%
French	104	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	39	1.4%
English	35	1.3%
German	20	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56554

What city is ZIP code 56554 in?

ZIP code 56554 is primarily assigned to Lake Park, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56554 in?

ZIP code 56554 falls within Becker County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56554 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 56554 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56554 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 56554 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 56554 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 56554 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56554?

ZIP code 56554 has an estimated population of 2,698 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56554 in?

ZIP code 56554 observes the CST timezone.