56735 ZIP Code — Lancaster, MN

Kittson County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56735 is located in Lancaster, Minnesota, within Kittson County. It covers approximately 367.17 square miles and serves a population of 732 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56735

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 $138,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,886. 37% 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 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56735 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

732

population

367.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56735 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56735

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56735. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lancaster	Acceptable
Lancaster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56728 Hallock (9.9 mi) 56734 Lake Bronson (12.3 mi) 56733 Kennedy (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	732
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	367.17 sq mi
Water area	1.01 sq mi
Latitude	48.9021
Longitude	-96.8647
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	43.8%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	37.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	17.3%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

732

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$59,886

Median household income

$31,892

Per capita income

$138,200

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

333

Housing units

19.2%

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	199	27.2%
18 and over	533	72.8%
65 and over	162	22.1%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	673	88%
Two or more races	50	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	33	4.3%
Asian	6	0.8%
Black or African American	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	37.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	17.3%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$59,886

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 26.1%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,200
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	26.4%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	30.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	15.4%
Propane / LP gas	50.5%
Fuel oil	15.1%
Wood	14.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	187	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	20	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	62	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	30	10.0%
Households with children under 18	88	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	36.1%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	13.7%
Married	62.0%	73.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	8.4%
Divorced	5.7%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	8.5%
Kindergarten	4	2.3%
Elementary school	111	63.1%
High school	34	19.3%
College / grad school	12	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Agriculture & mining 18.0%

Manufacturing 18.0%

Retail trade 9.4%

Construction 8.8%

Public administration 8.0%

Other services 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Professional & management 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	20.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	13.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.1%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.1%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	1.6%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.6%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	687	93.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	726	99.2%
Born in same state	725	99.0%
Born in different state	536	73.2%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.8%
Not a US citizen	3	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	135	18.4%
Italian	62	8.5%
French	49	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.7%
Dutch	3	0.4%
Arab	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56735

What city is ZIP code 56735 in?

ZIP code 56735 is primarily assigned to Lancaster, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56735 in?

ZIP code 56735 falls within Kittson County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56735 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 56735 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56735?

The median home value in ZIP code 56735 is $138,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 56735?

ZIP code 56735 has an estimated population of 732 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56735?

The median household income in ZIP code 56735 is $59,886, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56735 in?

ZIP code 56735 observes the CST timezone.