56137 ZIP Code, Heron Lake, MN
56137 is a ZIP code in Heron Lake, Minnesota — mostly in Jackson County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Cottonwood County. It covers 113 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56161, 56101 and 56119. 1,039 people live here in 459 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $71,250, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 46.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Heron Lake, MN
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 113 sq mi
- Population: 1,039
- Median household income: $71,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,039 |
| Households | 459 |
| Median household income | $71,250 |
| Income per person | $39,683 |
| Median age | 46.8 |
| Homeowners | 82.6% |
| Median home value | $123,900 |
| Median rent | $830 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Broadband internet | 88.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.2% |
| $15–25K | 6.3% |
| $25–35K | 8.5% |
| $35–50K | 8.7% |
| $50–75K | 24.6% |
| $75–100K | 14.4% |
| $100–150K | 18.1% |
| $150–200K | 8.7% |
| $200K+ | 5.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.9% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.6% |
| 65–74 | 10.3% |
| 75+ | 15.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.2% |
| Owned outright | 45.2% |
| Rented | 15.7% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.4% |
| 20+ units | 2.4% |
| Mobile / other | 5.0% |
Businesses in 56137
25 business establishments with 114 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Construction: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56161 — Okabena city, MN (8 mi)
- 56101 — Windom city, MN (9.6 mi)
- 56119 — Brewster city, MN (10.7 mi)
- 56131 — Fulda city, MN (13.3 mi)
- 56174 — Storden city, MN (13.4 mi)
- 56150 — Lakefield city, MN (14.6 mi)
- 56183 — Westbrook city, MN (15.5 mi)
- 56118 — Bingham Lake city, MN (16 mi)
Areas that include 56137
- Heron Lake, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cottonwood County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Jackson County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jackson County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median age in Jackson County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56137, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56137 in?
- 56137 is a Heron Lake, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Heron Lake; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56137 in?
- 56137 is mostly in Jackson County (64% of its land), with smaller parts in Cottonwood County.
- What is the population of 56137?
- About 1,039 people (±122), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,051.
- What is the median household income in 56137?
- $71,250 (±$7,403), 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 56137?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56137 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56137?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56161 (8 mi, Okabena), 56101 (9.6 mi, Windom), 56119 (10.7 mi, Brewster), 56131 (13.3 mi, Fulda), 56174 (13.4 mi, Storden) and 56150 (14.6 mi, Lakefield).
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