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Murray County
Lake Wilson, MN
56151
56151 ZIP Code — Lake Wilson, MN
Murray County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56151 is located in
Lake Wilson ,
Minnesota ,
within Murray County .
It covers approximately 95.54 square miles and serves a population of
645 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 507 .
About ZIP code 56151
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 $144,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $79,091. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 38% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 56151 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
645
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
101
Geography
Land area
95.54 sq mi
Water area
0.52 sq mi
Latitude
44.0229
Longitude
-95.9240
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
507
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.4%
40.5%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
35.8%
35.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
21.1%
20.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
6.7%
3.3%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$79,091
Median household income
$144,800
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 131 20.3% 18 and over 514 79.7% 65 and over 155 24.0% Median age 49.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 615 94.5% Two or more races 28 4.3% Hispanic or Latino 6 0.9% Black or African American 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.4%
40.5%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
35.8%
35.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
21.1%
20.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
6.7%
3.3%
8.5%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 6.4% $15k–$25k 7.5% $25k–$35k 6.8% $35k–$50k 8.6% $50k–$75k 17.1% $75k–$100k 16.1% $100k–$150k 24.3% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 10.4% Median income $79,091
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $144,800 Median rent / month $763 Owner occupied 92.5% Renter occupied 7.5% Vacant 19.1% Single-family detached 98.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.3% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.31
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 11.8% 2000–2009 5.5% 1990–1999 11.6% 1980–1989 2.3% 1970–1979 8.1% 1960–1969 4.9% 1950–1959 9.8% 1940–1949 9.0% 1939 or earlier 37.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.4% 2 bedrooms 32.4% 3 bedrooms 27.7% 4 bedrooms 28.0% 5+ bedrooms 10.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.4% 1 vehicle 17.9% 2 vehicles 41.4% 3 or more 40.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.5% Electricity 5.7% Propane / LP gas 76.8% Fuel oil 7.9% Wood 3.2% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 164 58.6% Cohabiting couple 16 5.7% Male householder, no spouse 62 22.1% Female householder, no spouse 38 13.6% Households with children under 18 64 22.9% Households with seniors (65+) 113 40.4% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.4% 22.0% Married 60.9% 61.0% Separated 1.1% 0.0% Widowed 2.2% 8.3% Divorced 15.4% 8.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.5% Bachelor's or higher 19.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 11 9.9% Kindergarten 10 9.0% Elementary school 52 46.8% High school 27 24.3% College / grad school 11 9.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Agriculture & mining
17.0%
Transportation & utilities
12.4%
Professional & management
6.2%
Public administration
6.2%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.3% Service 9.6% Sales & office 16.7% Natural resources & construction 17.3% Production & transportation 17.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.5% Government 14.6% Self-employed 13.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.0% Carpool 3.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.9% Work from home 9.7% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 22.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.2% Retirement income 25.0% Supplemental Security 2.1% Cash public assistance 0.4% Food stamps / SNAP 3.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.9% High blood pressure 31.9% High cholesterol 33.1% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 25.5% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.8% Binge drinking 18.8% No physical activity 21.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.9% Depression 21.1% Fair or poor health 12.8% Poor mental health 13.0% Poor physical health 10.2% No health insurance 11.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.2% Visited dentist 67.0% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 12.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 58 11.3%
Disability % Any disability 12.6% Under 18 0.8% 18–64 years 9.5% 65 and over 29.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.7% Public insurance 36.2% No insurance 1.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 616 95.5% Spanish 8 1.3% Other Indo-European 4 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 0.6% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 637 98.8% Born in same state 636 98.6% Born in different state 489 75.8% Foreign born 1 0.2% Naturalized citizen 8 1.2% Not a US citizen 4 50.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % English 174 27% Polish 94 14.6% Italian 55 8.5% French 13 2%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 12 1.9% Arab 7 1.1% Irish 3 0.5% German 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.4% Internet access 86.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56151
What city is ZIP code 56151 in?
ZIP code 56151 is primarily assigned to Lake Wilson, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56151 in?
ZIP code 56151 falls within Murray County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56151 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 56151 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56151 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 56151 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 56151 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 56151 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56151?
The median home value in ZIP code 56151 is $144,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 56151 in?
ZIP code 56151 observes the CST timezone.
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