56149 ZIP Code — Lake Benton, MN

Lincoln County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56149 is located in Lake Benton, Minnesota, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 111.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,135 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56149

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,923. 34% 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.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56149 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,135

population

111.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56149 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56149

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56149. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake Benton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56170 Ruthton (8.9 mi) 56178 Tyler (10.7 mi) 57026 Elkton (11.3 mi) 56113 Arco (11.5 mi) 56164 Pipestone (12.1 mi) 56136 Hendricks (15.3 mi) 57276 White (16.6 mi) 57002 Aurora (17.2 mi) 56142 Ivanhoe (17.9 mi) 56169 Russell (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,135
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	111.40 sq mi
Water area	3.36 sq mi
Latitude	44.2848
Longitude	-96.3262
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	46.5%	47.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	29.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.2%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,135

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$56,923

Median household income

$31,448

Per capita income

$142,300

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

566

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	291	25.6%
18 and over	844	74.4%
65 and over	227	20.0%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,100	95.2%
Two or more races	33	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.8%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	47.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	29.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.2%	8.5%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$56,923

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,300
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	23.5%
Single-family detached	89.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	27.9%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	25.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	32.5%
4 bedrooms	25.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	26.8%
Propane / LP gas	63.5%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	1.7%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	229	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	31	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	106	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	152	29.3%
Households with children under 18	141	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	175	33.8%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.1%	17.2%
Married	53.5%	51.7%
Separated	0.5%	0.6%
Widowed	7.0%	15.9%
Divorced	11.9%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 18.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	9.1%
Kindergarten	22	8.7%
Elementary school	134	53.0%
High school	50	19.8%
College / grad school	24	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Retail trade 14.1%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Professional & management 8.5%

Construction 6.3%

Other services 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.7%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	16.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 2.7%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,063	93.7%
Spanish	6	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,133	99.8%
Born in same state	1,125	99.1%
Born in different state	648	57.1%
Foreign born	8	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	173	15.2%
Polish	117	10.3%
Italian	89	7.8%
Dutch	76	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	5.1%
French	43	3.8%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56149

What city is ZIP code 56149 in?

ZIP code 56149 is primarily assigned to Lake Benton, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56149 in?

ZIP code 56149 falls within Lincoln County, Minnesota.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56149?

The median home value in ZIP code 56149 is $142,300.

Does ZIP code 56149 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 56149 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 56149?

ZIP code 56149 has an estimated population of 1,135 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56149?

The median household income in ZIP code 56149 is $56,923, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56149 in?

ZIP code 56149 observes the CST timezone.