56149 ZIP Code, Lake Benton, MN
56149 is a ZIP code in Lake Benton, Minnesota in Lincoln County. It covers 111 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56178, 57026 and 56113. 1,318 people live here in 582 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $65,556, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lake Benton, MN
- County: Lincoln County
- Land area: 111 sq mi
- Population: 1,318
- Median household income: $65,556
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,318 |
| Households | 582 |
| Median household income | $65,556 |
| Income per person | $37,689 |
| Median age | 41.8 |
| Homeowners | 79.9% |
| Median home value | $169,200 |
| Median rent | $548 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% |
| Broadband internet | 92.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.4% |
| $10–15K | 9.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.7% |
| $25–35K | 9.6% |
| $35–50K | 6.7% |
| $50–75K | 14.8% |
| $75–100K | 11.5% |
| $100–150K | 20.3% |
| $150–200K | 7.4% |
| $200K+ | 5.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.2% |
| 10–19 | 12.1% |
| 20–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–44 | 8.9% |
| 45–54 | 14.3% |
| 55–64 | 12.2% |
| 65–74 | 10.7% |
| 75+ | 9.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 27.3% |
| Owned outright | 33.4% |
| Rented | 15.2% |
| Vacant | 24.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.4% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.8% |
| 5–19 units | 5.6% |
| 20+ units | 2.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.0% |
Businesses in 56149
41 business establishments with 175 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Retail Trade: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Construction: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56178 — Tyler city, MN (8.9 mi)
- 57026 — Elkton city, SD (10.2 mi)
- 56113 — Arco city, MN (10.3 mi)
- 56142 — Ivanhoe city, MN (11.9 mi)
- 56136 — Hendricks city, MN (14.2 mi)
- 56170 — Ruthton city, MN (14.2 mi)
- 56169 — Russell city, MN (14.7 mi)
- 56139 — Holland city, MN (15.2 mi)
Areas that include 56149
- Lake Benton, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lincoln County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest median household income in Lincoln County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median home value in Lincoln County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lincoln County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of households with children in Lincoln County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lincoln County
- No. 2 of 6: lowest median age in Lincoln County
- No. 5 of 6: highest median age in Lincoln County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Lincoln County
Mail every home in 56149
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56149, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56149 in?
- 56149 is a Lake Benton, MN mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Lake Benton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56149 in?
- 56149 is in Lincoln County.
- What is the population of 56149?
- About 1,318 people (±125), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,261.
- What is the median household income in 56149?
- $65,556 (±$9,736), 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 56149?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56149 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56149?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56178 (8.9 mi, Tyler), 57026 (10.2 mi, Elkton), 56113 (10.3 mi, Arco), 56142 (11.9 mi, Ivanhoe), 56136 (14.2 mi, Hendricks) and 56170 (14.2 mi, Ruthton).
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