55949 ZIP Code — Lanesboro, MN

Fillmore County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55949 is located in Lanesboro, Minnesota, within Fillmore County. It covers approximately 113.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,929 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55949

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 $235,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,426. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 55949 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,929

population

113.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55949 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55949

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55949. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lanesboro	Acceptable
Lanesboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55962 Peterson (6.9 mi) 55935 Fountain (9 mi) 55922 Canton (9.6 mi) 55965 Preston (10.1 mi) 55923 Chatfield (10.6 mi) 55939 Harmony (11 mi) 55954 Mabel (12.6 mi) 55971 Rushford (13.2 mi) 55990 Wykoff (15 mi) 55952 Lewiston (15.9 mi) 55979 Utica (16.1 mi) 55972 Saint Charles (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,929
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	113.90 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	43.7208
Longitude	-91.9697
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	33.4%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	24.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,929

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$77,426

Median household income

$36,982

Per capita income

$235,100

Median home value

$550

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

823

Housing units

36.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

130

35–44

113

117

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

125

65–74

108

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	509	26.4%
18 and over	1,420	73.6%
65 and over	403	20.9%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,852	94.3%
Two or more races	71	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1.7%
Black or African American	4	0.2%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.4%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	24.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$77,426

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 22.2%

$500k–$1M 10.7%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,100
Median rent / month	$550
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	42.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	16.9%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.0%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	34.5%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	10.2%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	445	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	48	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	167	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	113	14.6%
Households with children under 18	234	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	331	42.8%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	17.4%
Married	57.8%	64.3%
Separated	1.1%	1.3%
Widowed	2.9%	7.8%
Divorced	8.0%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 20.9%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 24.2%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	36.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	8.3%
Kindergarten	34	6.7%
Elementary school	258	50.8%
High school	92	18.1%
College / grad school	82	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Retail trade 9.2%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Construction 7.4%

Professional & management 5.1%

Public administration 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.3%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.9%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	9.7%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.8%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	123	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	14.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,835	95.1%
Spanish	48	2.6%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	34	1.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,889	97.9%
Born in same state	1,880	97.5%
Born in different state	1,325	68.7%
Foreign born	9	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	40	2.1%
Not a US citizen	24	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	763	39.6%
Italian	221	11.5%
French	135	7%
Arab	96	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	1.7%
Dutch	7	0.4%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55949

What city is ZIP code 55949 in?

ZIP code 55949 is primarily assigned to Lanesboro, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55949 in?

ZIP code 55949 falls within Fillmore County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55949 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 55949 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55949 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 55949 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 55949?

ZIP code 55949 has an estimated population of 1,929 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55949?

The median home value in ZIP code 55949 is $235,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 55949 in?

ZIP code 55949 observes the CST timezone.