56253 ZIP Code, Lake Lillian, MN
56253 is a ZIP code in Lake Lillian, Minnesota in Kandiyohi County. It covers 106 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56228, 56216 and 56209. 740 people live here in 347 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $75,391, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 47.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lake Lillian, MN
- County: Kandiyohi County
- Land area: 106 sq mi
- Population: 740
- Median household income: $75,391
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 740 |
| Households | 347 |
| Median household income | $75,391 |
| Income per person | $45,759 |
| Median age | 47.8 |
| Homeowners | 89.3% |
| Median home value | $198,100 |
| Median rent | $843 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% |
| Broadband internet | 90.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.6% |
| $10–15K | 4.0% |
| $15–25K | 7.8% |
| $25–35K | 3.5% |
| $35–50K | 8.1% |
| $50–75K | 21.3% |
| $75–100K | 15.9% |
| $100–150K | 22.8% |
| $150–200K | 5.2% |
| $200K+ | 6.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.6% |
| 10–19 | 9.3% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 17.7% |
| 65–74 | 14.9% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.6% |
| Owned outright | 25.0% |
| Rented | 6.6% |
| Vacant | 36.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.5% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 10.3% |
Businesses in 56253
27 business establishments with 145 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56228 — Cosmos city, MN (8.9 mi)
- 56216 — Blomkest city, MN (9.5 mi)
- 56209 — Atwater city, MN (12 mi)
- 56201 — Willmar city, MN (13.1 mi)
- 56251 — Kandiyohi city, MN (13.1 mi)
- 55310 — Bird Island city, MN (14 mi)
- 56277 — Olivia city, MN (14.6 mi)
- 56281 — Prinsburg city, MN (14.6 mi)
Areas that include 56253
- Lake Lillian, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kandiyohi County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56253, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56253 in?
- 56253 is a Lake Lillian, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56253 in?
- 56253 is in Kandiyohi County.
- What is the population of 56253?
- About 740 people (±98), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 932.
- What is the median household income in 56253?
- $75,391 (±$8,192), 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 56253?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56253 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56253?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56228 (8.9 mi, Cosmos), 56216 (9.5 mi, Blomkest), 56209 (12 mi, Atwater), 56201 (13.1 mi, Willmar), 56251 (13.1 mi, Kandiyohi) and 55310 (14 mi, Bird Island).
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