56156 ZIP Code — Luverne, MN

Rock County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56156 is located in Luverne, Minnesota, within Rock County. It covers approximately 166.85 square miles and serves a population of 6,352 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56156

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 $188,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,813. 34% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56156 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,352

population

166.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56156 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56156

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56156. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Luverne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56116 Beaver Creek (4.2 mi) 56134 Hardwick (9.5 mi) 56138 Hills (9.5 mi) 56158 Magnolia (11.7 mi) 57068 Valley Springs (12.1 mi) 56144 Jasper (12.4 mi) 57030 Garretson (13.9 mi) 57005 Brandon (15 mi) 56128 Edgerton (15.8 mi) 51241 Larchwood (18.1 mi) 57110 Sioux Falls (18.1 mi) 56129 Ellsworth (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,352
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	166.85 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	43.6747
Longitude	-96.3129
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	39.2%	39.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	22.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.4%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

6,352

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$77,813

Median household income

$39,380

Per capita income

$188,300

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

2,126

Housing units

29.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

165

Under 5

179

218

5–9

237

248

10–14

270

212

15–19

231

158

20–24

171

364

25–34

396

343

35–44

373

335

45–54

365

173

55–59

189

192

60–64

209

318

65–74

345

220

75–84

240

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,592	25.1%
18 and over	4,760	74.9%
65 and over	1,324	20.8%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,030	93.6%
Two or more races	239	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	93	1.4%
Asian	59	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.3%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	39.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	22.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.4%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$77,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,300
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	5.5%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	25.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.3%
Electricity	24.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	1.6%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,347	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	212	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	384	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	652	25.1%
Households with children under 18	811	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	809	31.2%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	22.3%
Married	59.7%	54.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	2.3%	9.0%
Divorced	6.4%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	29.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	5.6%
Kindergarten	54	3.2%
Elementary school	796	47.1%
High school	381	22.6%
College / grad school	364	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Retail trade 8.7%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Professional & management 6.6%

Construction 6.1%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Public administration 3.7%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.1%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.9

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 11.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.1%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	321	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,008	94.6%
Spanish	18	0.3%
Other Indo-European	18	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,251	98.4%
Born in same state	6,215	97.8%
Born in different state	3,550	55.9%
Foreign born	36	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	101	1.6%
Not a US citizen	96	95.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1,113	17.5%
English	1,039	16.4%
Italian	399	6.3%
French	190	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	106	1.7%
Arab	90	1.4%
German	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56156

What city is ZIP code 56156 in?

ZIP code 56156 is primarily assigned to Luverne, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56156 in?

ZIP code 56156 falls within Rock County, Minnesota.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56156?

The median home value in ZIP code 56156 is $188,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 56156?

ZIP code 56156 has an estimated population of 6,352 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56156?

The median household income in ZIP code 56156 is $77,813, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56156 in?

ZIP code 56156 observes the CST timezone.