56349 ZIP Code — Lowry, MN

Pope County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56349 is located in Lowry, Minnesota, within Pope County. It covers approximately 41.61 square miles and serves a population of 769 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56349

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 $239,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56349 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

769

population

41.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56349 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56349

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56349. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lowry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56343 Kensington (8.7 mi) 56308 Alexandria (12.4 mi) 56381 Starbuck (13.1 mi) 56334 Glenwood (13.9 mi) 56339 Hoffman (14.5 mi) 56385 Villard (14.9 mi) 56323 Cyrus (15.7 mi) 56332 Garfield (17.3 mi) 56315 Brandon (17.5 mi) 56355 Nelson (19.3 mi) 56326 Evansville (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	769
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	41.61 sq mi
Water area	2.03 sq mi
Latitude	45.7368
Longitude	-95.5232
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	320

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.5%	40.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	32.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	30.1%	23.3%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

769

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$93,750

Median household income

$41,252

Per capita income

$239,000

Median home value

$735

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

300

Housing units

19.9%

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	171	22.2%
18 and over	598	77.8%
65 and over	135	17.6%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	739	93.4%
Two or more races	27	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.3%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.5%	40.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	32.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	30.1%	23.3%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 31.1%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	31.1%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$93,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 26.6%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$239,000
Median rent / month	$735
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	87.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	24.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	27.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	43.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.3%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	43.3%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	214	68.6%
Cohabiting couple	23	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	35	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	40	12.8%
Households with children under 18	74	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	93	29.8%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	12.5%
Married	68.9%	73.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	7.1%
Divorced	5.0%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 25.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	12.4%
Kindergarten	10	5.9%
Elementary school	85	50.3%
High school	30	17.8%
College / grad school	23	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.2%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.1%

Retail trade 8.0%

Construction 7.7%

Professional & management 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Other services 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Information 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Public administration 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	2.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 6.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.8%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.5%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	729	94.8%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	768	99.9%
Born in same state	766	99.6%
Born in different state	657	85.4%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	221	28.7%
Italian	34	4.4%
French	31	4%
English	22	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	1.4%
Arab	10	1.3%
German	3	0.4%
Norwegian	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56349

What city is ZIP code 56349 in?

ZIP code 56349 is primarily assigned to Lowry, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56349 in?

ZIP code 56349 falls within Pope County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56349 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56349 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56349?

ZIP code 56349 has an estimated population of 769 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56349?

The median household income in ZIP code 56349 is $93,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56349?

The median home value in ZIP code 56349 is $239,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56349 in?

ZIP code 56349 observes the CST timezone.