Lincoln County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
5,567
population (2021)
-5.6%
pop change since 2010
27081
FIPS code
Lincoln County ZIP code map
About Lincoln County
Lincoln County is located in Minnesota and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 5,567 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.6% from 5,896 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lincoln County is 27081.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 5,567 |
| 2010 population | 5,896 |
| Change | -5.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27081 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes for Lincoln County, MN (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56113 | Arco | Lincoln | View map |
| 56136 | Hendricks | Lincoln | View map |
| 56142 | Ivanhoe | Lincoln | View map |
| 56149 | Lake Benton | Lincoln | View map |
| 56178 | Tyler | Lincoln | View map |
Demographics & statistics
5,334
Population
45.1
Median age
$65,375
Median household income
$35,539
Per capita income
$130,940
Median home value
$505
Median monthly rent
83.4%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
2,530
Housing units
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
160
Under 5
166
165
5–9
171
179
10–14
184
150
15–19
154
129
20–24
133
260
25–34
269
279
35–44
288
303
45–54
312
162
55–59
168
201
60–64
207
294
65–74
304
195
75–84
201
148
85+
152
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,255 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 4,079 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,294 | 23.9% |
| Median age | 45.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.9%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,128 | 94.9% |
| Two or more races | 166 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $65,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.9%
$50k–$100k
25.2%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k–$300k
17.3%
$300k–$500k
12.0%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,940 |
| Median rent / month | $505 |
| Owner occupied | 83.4% |
| Renter occupied | 16.6% |
| Vacant | 20.3% |
| Single-family detached | 88.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% |
| 3 or more | 38.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.0% |
| Electricity | 25.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 36.4% |
| Fuel oil | 5.9% |
| Wood | 3.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,217 | 52.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 115 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 434 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 551 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 597 | 27.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 861 | 38.3% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.4% | 21.9% |
| Married | 59.5% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 12.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
35.2%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
13.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 104 | 9.3% |
| Kindergarten | 72 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 563 | 48.0% |
| High school | 289 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 140 | 12.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Agriculture & mining
14.0%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Retail trade
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Professional & management
5.1%
Other services
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.8% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.5% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 14.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.5% |
| Carpool | 10.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
5.8%
18 and over
8.6%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
19.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.7% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 9.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.3% |
| Visited dentist | 67.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 325 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 35.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.9% |
| Public insurance | 35.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,008 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 33 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 19 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,288 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 5,274 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 3,574 | 68.2% |
| Foreign born | 14 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 46 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 13 | 35.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 855 | 16% |
| Dutch | 493 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 374 | 7% |
| English | 337 | 6.3% |
| French | 186 | 3.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 127 | 2.4% |
| German | 11 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 7 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.7% |
| Internet access | 89.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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