56115 ZIP Code, Balaton, MN
56115 is a ZIP code in Balaton, Minnesota — mostly in Lyon County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Murray County. It covers 124 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56132, 56169 and 56170. 1,123 people live here in 504 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $64,000, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 46.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Balaton, MN
- County: Lyon County
- Land area: 124 sq mi
- Population: 1,123
- Median household income: $64,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,123 |
| Households | 504 |
| Median household income | $64,000 |
| Income per person | $37,777 |
| Median age | 46.9 |
| Homeowners | 79.6% |
| Median home value | $193,300 |
| Median rent | $1,079 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% |
| Broadband internet | 87.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.3% |
| $25–35K | 10.5% |
| $35–50K | 13.3% |
| $50–75K | 20.4% |
| $75–100K | 12.5% |
| $100–150K | 17.7% |
| $150–200K | 7.1% |
| $200K+ | 4.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 18.0% |
| 10–19 | 6.5% |
| 20–24 | 2.0% |
| 25–34 | 14.8% |
| 35–44 | 7.4% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 15.4% |
| 65–74 | 13.8% |
| 75+ | 10.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.0% |
| Owned outright | 35.9% |
| Rented | 19.4% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.5% |
| Townhome | 0.4% |
| 2–4 units | 0.6% |
| 5–19 units | 2.1% |
| 20+ units | 1.9% |
| Mobile / other | 0.6% |
Businesses in 56115
32 business establishments with 123 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Retail Trade: 4
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56132 — The Lakes CDP, MN (7 mi)
- 56169 — Russell city, MN (9.9 mi)
- 56170 — Ruthton city, MN (9.9 mi)
- 56178 — Tyler city, MN (12.2 mi)
- 56151 — Lake Wilson city, MN (12.4 mi)
- 56157 — Lynd city, MN (13.6 mi)
- 56175 — The Lakes CDP, MN (13.7 mi)
- 56172 — The Lakes CDP, MN (15 mi)
Areas that include 56115
- Balaton, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lyon County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Murray County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 6: highest median home value in Lyon County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lyon County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of households with children in Lyon County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lyon County
- No. 1 of 6: highest median age in Lyon County
Mail every home in 56115
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56115, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56115 in?
- 56115 is a Balaton, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Balaton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56115 in?
- 56115 is mostly in Lyon County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Murray County.
- What is the population of 56115?
- About 1,123 people (±97), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,288.
- What is the median household income in 56115?
- $64,000 (±$8,810), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56115?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56115 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56115?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56132 (7 mi, The Lakes), 56169 (9.9 mi, Russell), 56170 (9.9 mi, Ruthton), 56178 (12.2 mi, Tyler), 56151 (12.4 mi, Lake Wilson) and 56157 (13.6 mi, Lynd).
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