| ZIP Code | 56255 |
|---|---|
| City | Lucan |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Redwood County |
| Area Code | 507/924 |
| Elevation | 1,084 ft |
| Latitude | 44.389516 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.420958 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27127 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.5% ▼ 90% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 57 (22%) |
| Some College | 36 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 54 (20.8%) |
| Bachelors | 41 (15.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 71 (27.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,500 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $153,800 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $644/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 199 |
| Vacant Units | 27 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 199 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 27 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 56255 is located in Lucan, Minnesota, within Redwood County. With a population of 407, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.3 years. Economically, 56255 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56255 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $153,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $644 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 56255 is primarily White (94.10%). Residents are well-educated — 43.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56255 stands at 0.5%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 56255 in Lucan, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 407 residents, a median household income of $70,500, and a median home value of $153,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.