56157 ZIP Code — Lynd, MN
Lyon County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56157 is located in Lynd, Minnesota, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 43.67 square miles and serves a population of 814 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56157
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 $177,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $79,241.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
814
population
43.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56157 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56157
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56157. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lynd | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56169 Russell (4.7 mi)
56239 Ghent (6.3 mi)
56258 Marshall (11.1 mi)
56178 Tyler (11.3 mi)
56113 Arco (11.6 mi)
56115 Balaton (13.4 mi)
56291 Taunton (14 mi)
56264 Minneota (15.6 mi)
56142 Ivanhoe (15.8 mi)
56229 Cottonwood (16.4 mi)
56175 Tracy (16.6 mi)
56170 Ruthton (18.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 814 |
| Population density | 19 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 43.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.3990 |
| Longitude | -95.9480 |
| 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 | 31.4% | 43.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.2% | 32.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.8% | 20.0% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 3.7% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
814
Population
19
People per sq mi
34.4
Median age
$79,241
Median household income
$36,007
Per capita income
$177,500
Median home value
$1,080
Median monthly rent
79.7%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
296
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
19
Under 5
18
57
5–9
53
49
10–14
45
22
15–19
20
18
20–24
16
49
25–34
45
73
35–44
68
47
45–54
43
29
55–59
27
20
60–64
18
28
65–74
26
12
75–84
11
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 271 | 33.3% |
| 18 and over | 543 | 66.7% |
| 65 and over | 78 | 9.6% |
| Median age | 34.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.2%
Hispanic or Latino
12.8%
Other race
11.4%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 683 | 73.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 119 | 12.8% |
| Other race | 106 | 11.4% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 43.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.2% | 32.7% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.8% | 20.0% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 3.7% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
0.3%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
1.9%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
21.9%
$75k–$100k
23.5%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 23.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $79,241 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.4%
$50k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
16.7%
$200k–$300k
22.3%
$300k–$500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
6.4%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,080 |
| Owner occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter occupied | 20.3% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
| Single-family detached | 86.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.4% |
| Median rooms | 7.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 19.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 32.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.6% |
| Electricity | 21.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 72.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 155 | 49.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 50 | 15.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 37 | 11.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 73 | 23.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 132 | 41.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 60 | 19.0% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.8% | 31.6% |
| Married | 52.9% | 54.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
30.6%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
15.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.3%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 12 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 34 | 12.6% |
| Elementary school | 160 | 59.3% |
| High school | 38 | 14.1% |
| College / grad school | 26 | 9.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
16.0%
Education & healthcare
15.0%
Retail trade
13.1%
Agriculture & mining
11.7%
Finance & real estate
9.5%
Construction
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Wholesale trade
4.9%
Professional & management
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Other services
3.6%
Public administration
2.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.8% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.7% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 10.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.5%
Under 18 years
23.1%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
29.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.9% |
| Retirement income | 16.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 27.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.9% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.0% |
| Visited dentist | 69.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 8.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 41 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 10.3% |
| 18–64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 and over | 35.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.5% |
| Public insurance | 27.3% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 777 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 17 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 17 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 769 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 769 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 528 | 64.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 45 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 13 | 28.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 87 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 56 | 6.9% |
| Arab | 38 | 4.7% |
| Dutch | 32 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 26 | 3.2% |
| French | 17 | 2.1% |
| German | 2 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56157
What city is ZIP code 56157 in?
ZIP code 56157 is primarily assigned to Lynd, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56157 in?
ZIP code 56157 falls within Lyon County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56157 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 56157 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56157?
The median home value in ZIP code 56157 is $177,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 56157?
ZIP code 56157 has an estimated population of 814 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56157?
The median household income in ZIP code 56157 is $79,241, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56157 in?
ZIP code 56157 observes the CST timezone.