56153 ZIP Code — Leota, MN
Nobles County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56153 is located in Leota, Minnesota, within Nobles County. It covers approximately 2.73 square miles and serves a population of 138 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
138
population
2.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56153 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56153
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56153. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Leota | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 138 |
| Population density | 51 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 105 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.8050 |
| Longitude | -95.9926 |
| 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 | 60.6% | 45.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 33.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 4.3% | 17.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.8% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
138
Population
51
People per sq mi
52.5
Median age
$54,861
Median household income
$29,408
Per capita income
$90,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.5%
Home ownership
0.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
66
Housing units
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
3
10
5–9
8
7
10–14
5
1
15–19
1
1
20–24
1
13
25–34
10
1
35–44
1
3
45–54
3
2
55–59
2
6
60–64
4
17
65–74
13
11
75–84
9
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 38 | 27.5% |
| 18 and over | 100 | 72.5% |
| 65 and over | 53 | 38.4% |
| Median age | 52.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6.8%
Other race
6.8%
Asian
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 85.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 10 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 60.6% | 45.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 33.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 4.3% | 17.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.8% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
3.6%
$35k–$50k
16.4%
$50k–$75k
45.5%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
9.1%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 45.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $54,861 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
28.8%
$50k–$100k
25.0%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
15.4%
$200k–$300k
5.8%
$300k–$500k
1.9%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
3.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 94.5% |
| Renter occupied | 5.5% |
| Vacant | 20.3% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 33.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.8% |
| Electricity | 18.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 61.8% |
| Fuel oil | 14.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 40 | 72.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10 | 18.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5 | 9.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7 | 12.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 30 | 54.5% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Married | 88.2% | 82.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 3.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
42.9%
Some college, no degree
34.7%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
5.1%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 28 | 71.8% |
| High school | 4 | 10.3% |
| College / grad school | 5 | 12.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.6%
Retail trade
17.6%
Construction
13.7%
Education & healthcare
11.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.8%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Other services
3.9%
Professional & management
2.0%
Public administration
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 19.6% |
| Service | 7.8% |
| Sales & office | 25.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.6% |
| Production & transportation | 29.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.2% |
| Government | 5.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 12.0% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.4 |
Poverty
All people
0.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
1.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.9% |
| Retirement income | 14.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 37.2% |
| High cholesterol | 37.0% |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart disease | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 10.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.2% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15 | 15.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 24.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.5% |
| Public insurance | 68.1% |
| No insurance | 1.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 132 | 95.7% |
| 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) | 136 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 126 | 91.3% |
| Born in different state | 79 | 57.2% |
| Foreign born | 10 | 7.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 45 | 32.6% |
| Irish | 25 | 18.1% |
| Arab | 4 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56153
What city is ZIP code 56153 in?
ZIP code 56153 is primarily assigned to Leota, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56153 in?
ZIP code 56153 falls within Nobles County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56153 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 56153 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 56153 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 56153 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56153 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 56153 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 56153?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 56153 in?
ZIP code 56153 observes the CST timezone.