County

Lincoln County, MN

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥5,394Population
💰$68,395Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$154,119Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.4%
Asian0.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,156 (32.1%)
Some College451 (12.5%)
Associates532 (14.8%)
Bachelors533 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree908 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College12.5%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,395 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$154,118 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$691/mo
Total Housing Units2,968
Vacant Units612

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Lincoln County, MN

Lincoln County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,394 residents. With a median age of 45.95, it is a mature county.

Lincoln County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,395 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.0% is near the national average.

Housing in Lincoln County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $154,118 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $691. Homeownership rates are high at 82.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lincoln County are primarily White (94.27%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Lincoln County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Lincoln County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56113 Arco 227 $68,750 $109,100 — 0.0% 29.8%
56136 Hendricks 1,231 $59,271 $210,300 $663 1.8% 36.4%
56142 Ivanhoe 1,062 $65,987 $87,800 $611 6.4% 40.3%
56149 Lake Benton 1,205 $61,389 $150,800 $681 2.9% 47.6%
56178 Tyler 1,669 $81,667 $163,400 $771 1.6% 38.6%

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