ZIP Code 56159

Located in Mountain Lake, MN (Cottonwood County)

ZIP Code 56159 (Mountain Lake, MN): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 2,668 residents (8 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $161,148
  • Average Household Income: $71,648

ZIP code 56159 primarily serves Mountain Lake, MN in Cottonwood County. An estimated 2,668 people live within this area, with about 8 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 56159, the average price is around $161,148. That makes local housing 38% lower than the Minnesota average of $260,056, and 48% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 56159 earns about $71,648 a year. This income is 13% lower than the average family in Minnesota ($82,068), and 9% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 2,668
Median Household Income $71,648
Median Home Value $161,148
Median Age 37.8 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$33,429
Labor Force Participation62.9%
Unemployment Rate3.1%
Average Commute Time13.9 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate76.4%
Median Rent$921
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)22.9%
Total Housing Units987

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityMountain Lake
CountyCottonwood
County FIPS27033
Metro Area (CBSA)-
Population Density8.1/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)43.9436, -94.9360
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.15
Dual Income Families59.7%

Marital Status

Married53.4%
Never Married27.9%
Divorced12.0%
Widowed6.7%

Gender

Male51.7%
Female48.3%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)4.6%
Poverty Rate14.9%

Key Population Groups

Veterans4.4%
Disabled Population12.8%
Limited English Proficiency6.9%

All ZIP Codes in Mountain Lake

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
56159 Current 2,668 $71,648 $161,148

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