56159 ZIP Code, Mountain Lake, MN
56159 is a ZIP code in Mountain Lake, Minnesota — mostly in Cottonwood County (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson County. It covers 126 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56118, 56120 and 56022. 2,668 people live here in 987 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $71,648, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mountain Lake, MN
- County: Cottonwood County
- Land area: 126 sq mi
- Population: 2,668
- Median household income: $71,648
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,668 |
| Households | 987 |
| Median household income | $71,648 |
| Income per person | $33,260 |
| Median age | 37.8 |
| Homeowners | 76.4% |
| Median home value | $161,800 |
| Median rent | $921 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% |
| Broadband internet | 84.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 13.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 4.7% |
| $15–25K | 7.4% |
| $25–35K | 4.7% |
| $35–50K | 15.9% |
| $50–75K | 15.9% |
| $75–100K | 16.8% |
| $100–150K | 17.3% |
| $150–200K | 7.4% |
| $200K+ | 6.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.1% |
| 10–19 | 18.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 7.7% |
| 35–44 | 11.8% |
| 45–54 | 9.6% |
| 55–64 | 11.6% |
| 65–74 | 11.4% |
| 75+ | 8.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.7% |
| Owned outright | 34.7% |
| Rented | 21.6% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.2% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 4.8% |
| 5–19 units | 4.9% |
| 20+ units | 3.8% |
| Mobile / other | 0.1% |
Businesses in 56159
52 business establishments with 673 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 11
- Retail Trade: 9
- Wholesale Trade: 5
- Construction: 4
- Manufacturing: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56118 — Bingham Lake city, MN (4.6 mi)
- 56120 — Butterfield city, MN (7.3 mi)
- 56022 — Darfur city, MN (9 mi)
- 56160 — Odin city, MN (10.3 mi)
- 56101 — Windom city, MN (10.7 mi)
- 56019 — Comfrey city, MN (12.2 mi)
- 56145 — Jeffers city, MN (14.1 mi)
- 56162 — Ormsby city, MN (15.2 mi)
Areas that include 56159
- Mountain 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. 4 of 7: highest median household income in Cottonwood County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median home value in Cottonwood County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Cottonwood County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of households with children in Cottonwood County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Cottonwood County
- No. 2 of 7: lowest median age in Cottonwood County
- No. 5 of 7: fastest population growth in Cottonwood County
Mail every home in 56159
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56159, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56159 in?
- 56159 is a Mountain Lake, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Mountain Lake; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56159 in?
- 56159 is mostly in Cottonwood County (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson County.
- What is the population of 56159?
- About 2,668 people (±191), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,777.
- What is the median household income in 56159?
- $71,648 (±$8,278), 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 56159?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56159 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56159?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56118 (4.6 mi, Bingham Lake), 56120 (7.3 mi, Butterfield), 56022 (9 mi, Darfur), 56160 (10.3 mi, Odin), 56101 (10.7 mi, Windom) and 56019 (12.2 mi, Comfrey).
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