55953 ZIP Code — Lyle, MN

Mower County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55953 is located in Lyle, Minnesota, within Mower County. It covers approximately 35.37 square miles and serves a population of 877 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55953

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 $163,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,250. 32% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 55953 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

877

population

35.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55953 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55953

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55953. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lyle	Acceptable
Lyle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55970 Rose Creek (6.5 mi) 50472 Saint Ansgar (9 mi) 55909 Adams (10.7 mi) 56036 Glenville (11 mi) 50476 Stacyville (11.6 mi) 55912 Austin (12.2 mi) 55918 Brownsdale (13.8 mi) 56043 Hayward (15.2 mi) 55926 Dexter (15.6 mi) 50440 Grafton (16.4 mi) 50461 Osage (17.1 mi) 50459 Northwood (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	877
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	35.37 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.5438
Longitude	-92.9491
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	51.3%	45.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	33.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	17.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

877

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$66,250

Median household income

$37,753

Per capita income

$163,500

Median home value

$581

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

316

Housing units

15.2%

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	201	22.9%
18 and over	676	77.1%
65 and over	169	19.3%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.8%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	805	89.9%
Two or more races	41	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18	2%
Other race	16	1.8%
Black or African American	12	1.3%
Asian	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	45.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	33.1%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	17.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$66,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 22.7%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,500
Median rent / month	$581
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	33.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	26.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	23.3%
3 or more	46.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.5%
Electricity	15.2%
Propane / LP gas	37.9%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	177	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	43	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	90	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	46	12.9%
Households with children under 18	115	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	28.7%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.1%	22.9%
Married	49.2%	56.1%
Separated	0.8%	2.2%
Widowed	0.5%	3.8%
Divorced	10.4%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	6.7%
Kindergarten	8	3.8%
Elementary school	95	45.7%
High school	55	26.4%
College / grad school	36	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Construction 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Retail trade 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 4.4%

Information 4.2%

Professional & management 3.5%

Public administration 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	9.2%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.9%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.4%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	831	94.8%
Spanish	8	1.0%
Other Indo-European	3	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	3	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	873	99.5%
Born in same state	873	99.5%
Born in different state	624	71.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	225	25.7%
Italian	83	9.5%
Arab	40	4.6%
French	35	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1.7%
Dutch	11	1.3%
German	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55953

What city is ZIP code 55953 in?

ZIP code 55953 is primarily assigned to Lyle, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55953 in?

ZIP code 55953 falls within Mower County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55953 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 55953 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55953?

15% of residents in ZIP code 55953 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55953 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 55953 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55953?

The median home value in ZIP code 55953 is $163,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 55953 in?

ZIP code 55953 observes the CST timezone.