City

Lancaster, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Kittson County  ·  Minnesota

👥658Population
💰$66,625Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$163,900Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 8.5%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.2%
Asian0.9%
Other8.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.2%)
HS Graduate182 (42.2%)
Some College32 (7.4%)
Associates65 (15.1%)
Bachelors61 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree86 (20%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College7.4%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,625 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$163,900 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units384
Vacant Units103

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About Lancaster, MN

Lancaster is a city in Minnesota, located in Kittson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 658 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Lancaster is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,625 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lancaster is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lancaster is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.91%).

Lancaster, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Lancaster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56735 658 $66,625 $163,900 $792 2.1% 34.1% 76.9%