56264 ZIP Code — Minneota, MN

Lyon County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56264 is located in Minneota, Minnesota, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 128.86 square miles and serves a population of 2,175 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56264

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 $165,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,359. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% 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 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 56264 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,175

population

128.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56264 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56264

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56264. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Minneota	Acceptable
Minneota	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56291 Taunton (5.2 mi) 56280 Porter (10.1 mi) 56239 Ghent (10.2 mi) 56223 Clarkfield (10.9 mi) 56245 Hanley Falls (12 mi) 56229 Cottonwood (12.3 mi) 56142 Ivanhoe (13.8 mi) 56258 Marshall (15 mi) 56218 Boyd (15.5 mi) 56157 Lynd (15.6 mi) 56220 Canby (16.2 mi) 56113 Arco (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,175
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	128.86 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	44.6247
Longitude	-95.9613
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	36.8%	43.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	45.3%	32.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	20.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,175

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$73,359

Median household income

$35,478

Per capita income

$165,700

Median home value

$574

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

817

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

128

25–34

133

107

35–44

111

121

45–54

124

55–59

60–64

130

65–74

134

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	537	24.7%
18 and over	1,638	75.3%
65 and over	461	21.2%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 4.2%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,959	84.3%
Hispanic or Latino	149	6.4%
Two or more races	102	4.4%
Other race	97	4.2%
Black or African American	15	0.6%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	43.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	45.3%	32.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	20.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$73,359

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,700
Median rent / month	$574
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	24.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	33.2%
4 bedrooms	25.3%
5+ bedrooms	10.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	33.2%
Propane / LP gas	52.4%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	482	56.0%
Cohabiting couple	55	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	134	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	190	22.1%
Households with children under 18	261	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	268	31.1%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	23.5%
Married	61.8%	55.0%
Separated	0.5%	0.9%
Widowed	3.3%	12.8%
Divorced	8.1%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 18.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	7.6%
Kindergarten	16	3.0%
Elementary school	278	51.5%
High school	98	18.1%
College / grad school	107	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Retail trade 11.2%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Construction 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Professional & management 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 3.9%

Other services 3.8%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 1.7%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 4.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	129	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,031	93.4%
Spanish	43	2.1%
Other Indo-European	35	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,112	97.1%
Born in same state	2,112	97.1%
Born in different state	1,782	81.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	63	2.9%
Not a US citizen	22	34.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	519	23.9%
Italian	87	4%
French	80	3.7%
English	65	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	61	2.8%
Dutch	14	0.6%
German	6	0.3%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56264

What city is ZIP code 56264 in?

ZIP code 56264 is primarily assigned to Minneota, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56264 in?

ZIP code 56264 falls within Lyon County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56264 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 56264 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56264?

The median home value in ZIP code 56264 is $165,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 56264?

ZIP code 56264 has an estimated population of 2,175 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56264?

The median household income in ZIP code 56264 is $73,359, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56264 in?

ZIP code 56264 observes the CST timezone.