56255 ZIP Code — Lucan, MN
Redwood County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56255 is located in Lucan, Minnesota, within Redwood County. It covers approximately 38.08 square miles and serves a population of 381 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56255
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 $150,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $67,955.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
381
population
38.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56255 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56255
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56255. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lucan | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56292 Vesta (7 mi)
56263 Milroy (7.6 mi)
56293 Wabasso (8.2 mi)
56180 Walnut Grove (10.8 mi)
56152 Lamberton (13.7 mi)
56214 Belview (14.3 mi)
56283 Redwood Falls (15.6 mi)
56297 Wood Lake (16.6 mi)
56237 Echo (17 mi)
56258 Marshall (17.2 mi)
56175 Tracy (17.5 mi)
56083 Sanborn (19 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 381 |
| Population density | 10 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 127 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 38.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.4024 |
| Longitude | -95.4114 |
| 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 | 40.2% | 42.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.9% | 36.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 18.7% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.2% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
381
Population
10
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$67,955
Median household income
$30,196
Per capita income
$150,800
Median home value
$645
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
148
Housing units
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
23
Under 5
19
16
5–9
14
8
10–14
6
16
15–19
14
1
20–24
1
21
25–34
17
34
35–44
28
30
45–54
25
5
55–59
5
22
60–64
18
19
65–74
16
9
75–84
8
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 98 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 283 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 58 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.5%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Other race
2.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 347 | 86.5% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 5% |
| Other race | 11 | 2.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.2% | 42.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.9% | 36.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 18.7% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.2% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
14.0%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
6.4%
$50k–$75k
34.3%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
10.5%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 14.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 34.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $67,955 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.1%
$50k–$100k
21.8%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
26.1%
$200k–$300k
15.1%
$300k–$500k
6.7%
$1M+
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,800 |
| Median rent / month | $645 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 14.4% |
| Single-family detached | 82.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 53.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% |
| 3 or more | 46.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 26.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 48.8% |
| Fuel oil | 5.2% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 87 | 50.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5 | 2.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 65 | 37.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 15 | 8.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 50 | 29.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 39 | 22.7% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married | 52.3% | 69.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.8%
HS graduate
21.3%
Some college, no degree
35.4%
Associate's degree
16.0%
Bachelor's degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 8.3% |
| Elementary school | 36 | 42.9% |
| High school | 27 | 32.1% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 11.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
17.1%
Education & healthcare
14.0%
Agriculture & mining
13.0%
Construction
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
10.9%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Professional & management
6.7%
Wholesale trade
6.2%
Retail trade
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Public administration
1.6%
Other services
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.9% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 15.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 26.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 8.8% |
| Self-employed | 12.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.5% |
| Carpool | 0.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
15.3%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| High blood pressure | 31.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.5% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.8% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 24 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 19.1% |
| 65 and over | 17.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.5% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| No insurance | 17.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 339 | 89.0% |
| 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) | 381 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 381 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 344 | 90.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 35 | 9.2% |
| Polish | 22 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 18 | 4.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9 | 2.4% |
| Dutch | 8 | 2.1% |
| English | 2 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.1% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56255
What city is ZIP code 56255 in?
ZIP code 56255 is primarily assigned to Lucan, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56255 in?
ZIP code 56255 falls within Redwood County, Minnesota.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56255?
The median home value in ZIP code 56255 is $150,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 56255?
ZIP code 56255 has an estimated population of 381 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56255?
The median household income in ZIP code 56255 is $67,955, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56255 in?
ZIP code 56255 observes the CST timezone.