56057 ZIP Code — Le Center, MN

Le Sueur County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56057 is located in Le Center, Minnesota, within Le Sueur County. It covers approximately 85.20 square miles and serves a population of 3,916 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56057

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 $214,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,054. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56057 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,916

population

85.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56057 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56057

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56057. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Le Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56017 Cleveland (6.5 mi) 56052 Kilkenny (8.6 mi) 56069 Montgomery (8.6 mi) 56028 Elysian (9.8 mi) 56063 Madison Lake (11.3 mi) 56096 Waterville (12 mi) 56058 Le Sueur (12.5 mi) 56050 Kasota (12.7 mi) 56071 New Prague (13.2 mi) 55046 Lonsdale (15.3 mi) 55052 Morristown (16 mi) 56024 Eagle Lake (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,916
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	85.20 sq mi
Water area	2.44 sq mi
Latitude	44.3697
Longitude	-93.7073
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	38.8%	35.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	36.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	24.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,916

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$79,054

Median household income

$36,725

Per capita income

$214,800

Median home value

$780

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

1,303

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

105

5–9

164

10–14

152

15–19

174

20–24

160

235

25–34

217

290

35–44

267

252

45–54

233

160

55–59

148

171

60–64

157

173

65–74

160

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	830	21.2%
18 and over	3,086	78.8%
65 and over	574	14.7%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.8%

Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

Other race 5.1%

Two or more races 3.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,531	82.8%
Hispanic or Latino	349	8.2%
Other race	218	5.1%
Two or more races	146	3.4%
Black or African American	9	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	35.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	36.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	24.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$79,054

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 20.8%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$214,800
Median rent / month	$780
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	4.4%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	23.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	24.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.6%
Electricity	16.2%
Propane / LP gas	25.0%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	863	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	142	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	219	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	274	18.3%
Households with children under 18	412	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	447	29.8%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	26.8%
Married	59.2%	56.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	6.3%
Divorced	6.1%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	7.1%
Kindergarten	58	6.9%
Elementary school	383	45.3%
High school	213	25.2%
College / grad school	131	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 20.8%

Construction 14.6%

Retail trade 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Professional & management 5.9%

Public administration 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Other services 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 20.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	16.1%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	22.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	165	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,724	95.1%
Spanish	256	6.9%
Other Indo-European	256	6.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,584	91.5%
Born in same state	3,537	90.3%
Born in different state	3,108	79.4%
Foreign born	47	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	332	8.5%
Not a US citizen	33	9.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	449	11.5%
French	341	8.7%
Polish	262	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	129	3.3%
English	53	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56057

What city is ZIP code 56057 in?

ZIP code 56057 is primarily assigned to Le Center, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56057 in?

ZIP code 56057 falls within Le Sueur County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56057 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 56057 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56057?

ZIP code 56057 has an estimated population of 3,916 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56057?

The median home value in ZIP code 56057 is $214,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56057?

The median household income in ZIP code 56057 is $79,054, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56057 in?

ZIP code 56057 observes the CST timezone.