| ZIP Code | 56651 |
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| City | Lengby |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,443 ft |
| Latitude | 47.454496 |
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| Longitude | -95.616723 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27087 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 19.8% ▲ 98% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 81 (22.8%) |
| Some College | 50 (14%) |
| Associates | 50 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 80 (22.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 95 (26.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,031 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $178,000 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,125/mo ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 482 |
| Vacant Units | 247 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 482 |
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| Vacant | 247 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 56651 is located in Lengby, Minnesota, within Polk County. With a population of 638, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 56651 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,031 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56651 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $178,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,125 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 56651 is primarily White (79.78%). Residents are well-educated — 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.8%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56651 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 56651 in Lengby, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 638 residents, a median household income of $67,031, and a median home value of $178,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.