56068 ZIP Code — Minnesota Lake, MN
Faribault County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56068 is located in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota, within Faribault County. It covers approximately 65.31 square miles and serves a population of 984 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56068
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 $149,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $73,229. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
984
population
65.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56068 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56068
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Lake | Acceptable |
| Minnesota Lake | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56078 Pemberton (5 mi)
56091 Waldorf (6.3 mi)
56025 Easton (8.7 mi)
56097 Wells (10.4 mi)
56065 Mapleton (10.6 mi)
56023 Delavan (12.3 mi)
56037 Good Thunder (15.2 mi)
56072 New Richland (15.3 mi)
56048 Janesville (15.6 mi)
56042 Hartland (17.2 mi)
56014 Bricelyn (18.6 mi)
56093 Waseca (19 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 984 |
| Population density | 15 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 043 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 65.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.29 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.8624 |
| Longitude | -93.7951 |
| 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 | 37.9% | 44.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 35.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.6% | 17.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 2.3% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
984
Population
15
People per sq mi
45.3
Median age
$73,229
Median household income
$37,173
Per capita income
$149,300
Median home value
$815
Median monthly rent
81.7%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
388
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
22
Under 5
20
38
5–9
33
29
10–14
25
34
15–19
30
23
20–24
21
50
25–34
45
61
35–44
55
88
45–54
78
43
55–59
39
39
60–64
35
59
65–74
53
23
75–84
21
11
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 209 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 775 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 176 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 45.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.3%
Two or more races
1.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 969 | 97.3% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.9% | 44.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 35.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.6% | 17.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 2.3% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
21.8%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
22.5%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $73,229 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.7%
$50k–$100k
19.5%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k–$300k
19.8%
$300k–$500k
10.0%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,300 |
| Median rent / month | $815 |
| Owner occupied | 81.7% |
| Renter occupied | 18.3% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
| Single-family detached | 92.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% |
| 3 or more | 37.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.2% |
| Electricity | 12.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 35.4% |
| Fuel oil | 6.8% |
| Wood | 3.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 248 | 58.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 32 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 85 | 19.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 62 | 14.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 114 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 118 | 27.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.4% | 20.4% |
| Married | 61.4% | 64.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
29.3%
Some college, no degree
27.1%
Associate's degree
15.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.5%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 22 | 10.0% |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 8.2% |
| Elementary school | 94 | 42.7% |
| High school | 57 | 25.9% |
| College / grad school | 29 | 13.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Manufacturing
14.6%
Retail trade
11.4%
Construction
10.5%
Agriculture & mining
10.0%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Professional & management
5.0%
Public administration
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Wholesale trade
4.4%
Other services
1.7%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.0% |
| Service | 11.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 11.1% |
| Self-employed | 10.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.2 |
Poverty
All people
6.7%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
5.7%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
21.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.3% |
| Visited dentist | 68.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 82 | 10.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.9% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 23.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.7% |
| Public insurance | 36.1% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 942 | 95.7% |
| 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) | 982 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 977 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 801 | 81.4% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 147 | 14.9% |
| Italian | 110 | 11.2% |
| French | 61 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 57 | 5.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 19 | 1.9% |
| English | 13 | 1.3% |
| German | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.4% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56068
What city is ZIP code 56068 in?
ZIP code 56068 is primarily assigned to Minnesota Lake, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56068 in?
ZIP code 56068 falls within Faribault County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56068 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56068 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 56068 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56068?
The median home value in ZIP code 56068 is $149,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 56068?
ZIP code 56068 has an estimated population of 984 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 56068 in?
ZIP code 56068 observes the CST timezone.