56178 ZIP Code — Tyler, MN
Lincoln County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56178 is located in Tyler, Minnesota, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 84.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,733 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56178
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 $151,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,982.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,733
population
84.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56178 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56178
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56178. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tyler | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56170 Ruthton (7.4 mi)
56169 Russell (8.2 mi)
56113 Arco (9.7 mi)
56149 Lake Benton (10.7 mi)
56157 Lynd (11.3 mi)
56115 Balaton (12.2 mi)
56164 Pipestone (15.7 mi)
56239 Ghent (17.3 mi)
56142 Ivanhoe (17.7 mi)
56186 Woodstock (18.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,733 |
| Population density | 21 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 84.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.84 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.2844 |
| Longitude | -96.1098 |
| 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 | 44.1% | 47.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 29.8% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 20.5% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
1,733
Population
21
People per sq mi
42.8
Median age
$75,982
Median household income
$37,054
Per capita income
$151,700
Median home value
$743
Median monthly rent
81.5%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
661
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
64
Under 5
58
50
5–9
45
69
10–14
63
59
15–19
55
45
20–24
42
92
25–34
84
95
35–44
88
119
45–54
109
66
55–59
61
58
60–64
53
69
65–74
64
57
75–84
53
60
85+
55
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 436 | 25.2% |
| 18 and over | 1,297 | 74.8% |
| 65 and over | 358 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 42.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.6%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,641 | 92.6% |
| Two or more races | 82 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.1% | 47.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 29.8% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 20.5% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $75,982 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.0%
$50k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k–$300k
16.1%
$300k–$500k
14.4%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,700 |
| Median rent / month | $743 |
| Owner occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter occupied | 18.5% |
| Vacant | 14.5% |
| Single-family detached | 92.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% |
| 3 or more | 40.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.6% |
| Electricity | 19.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.6% |
| Fuel oil | 7.6% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 400 | 59.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 37 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 95 | 14.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 139 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 200 | 29.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 217 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.4% | 18.4% |
| Married | 61.9% | 54.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 14.8% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
35.3%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 24 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 197 | 52.8% |
| High school | 111 | 29.8% |
| College / grad school | 21 | 5.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Retail trade
13.0%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Agriculture & mining
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Construction
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Wholesale trade
5.4%
Professional & management
3.5%
Public administration
3.5%
Other services
3.1%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.5% |
| Service | 11.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.3% |
| Government | 15.8% |
| Self-employed | 13.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.5% |
| Carpool | 11.8% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 11.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
8.0%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
13.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.8% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 8.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 98 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 32.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.8% |
| Public insurance | 34.9% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,611 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,721 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 1,715 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 1,200 | 69.2% |
| Foreign born | 6 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 6 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 292 | 16.8% |
| Polish | 235 | 13.6% |
| English | 97 | 5.6% |
| Italian | 75 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 41 | 2.4% |
| Arab | 32 | 1.8% |
| Norwegian | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 90.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56178
What city is ZIP code 56178 in?
ZIP code 56178 is primarily assigned to Tyler, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56178 in?
ZIP code 56178 falls within Lincoln County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56178 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56178 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56178?
The median home value in ZIP code 56178 is $151,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 56178?
ZIP code 56178 has an estimated population of 1,733 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56178?
The median household income in ZIP code 56178 is $75,982, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56178 in?
ZIP code 56178 observes the CST timezone.