The Lakes, MN ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve The Lakes, Minnesota: 56172, 56175, 56132 and 56123. Together they are home to 6,841 residents in 2,906 households. That is more than the 594 people counted inside The Lakes Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $71,875 in 56172 to $73,750 in 56175.
The Lakes Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 594 |
| Households | 313 |
| Median household income | $87,969 |
| Median home value | $397,100 |
| Median age | 62.7 |
| Median rent | not published |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 6,841 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,906 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $71,875 (56172) to $73,750 (56175) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $72,727 |
| Homeowners | 82.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 6 routes, 1,611 homes (2 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in The Lakes: 56175 ($73,750)
- Most residents: 56172 (2,987 people)
- Highest homeownership: 56175 (84.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 56172 (25.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 56172 (10.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 56175 (43.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 56172 ($187,300)
Every ZIP code in The Lakes
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56172 | Slayton | 2,987 | 1,356 | $71,875 | $187,300 | 78.8% | 25.0% | 10.5% | 5 | 1,460 | 6% of its land |
| 56175 | Tracy | 2,972 | 1,129 | $73,750 | $154,400 | 84.0% | 23.1% | 4.2% | — | — | 7% of its land |
| 56132 | Garvin | 462 | 226 | $73,750 | $289,600 | 92.5% | 19.5% | 3.5% | 1 | 280 | 22% of its land |
| 56123 | Currie | 420 | 195 | $56,750 | $119,600 | 93.3% | 22.6% | 3.6% | — | — | 6% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for The Lakes when at least 10% of its land lies inside the The Lakes Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is The Lakes. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside The Lakes.
Counties
- Lyon County — 12 ZIP codes
- Murray County — 16 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in The Lakes, MN?
- 56172, 56175, 56132 and 56123. A ZIP code is listed for The Lakes when at least 10% of its land lies inside the The Lakes Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is The Lakes.
- What is the population of The Lakes, MN?
- The Census Bureau counts 594 residents inside The Lakes Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve The Lakes hold 6,841 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in The Lakes, MN?
- $87,969 inside The Lakes Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $71,875 to $73,750.
- Which The Lakes ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 56175, at $73,750, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in The Lakes, MN?
- For the 2 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 6 carrier routes reaching 1,611 residential and 128 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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