56137 ZIP Code – Heron Lake, Minnesota
ZIP code 56137 is a small ZIP code located in Heron Lake, Minnesota, within Jackson County with a population of approximately 1,104 residents. The median household income is $68,438 — near the Minnesota average and near the national average. At $111,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 82.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $738 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 92% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 0.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 8.9%, below the national average. 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. At 42.4, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 56161, 56101, 56119.
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ZIP 56137 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56137 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,104 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $111k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $738 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.2% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.2% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56161 – Okabena
- 56101 – Windom
- 56119 – Brewster
- 56131 – Fulda
- 56174 – Storden
- 56150 – Lakefield
- 56183 – Westbrook
- 56118 – Bingham Lake
- 56114 – Avoca
- 56145 – Jeffers
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56161 | OKABENA | 315 | $92,500 |
| 56101 | WINDOM | 6,079 | $61,852 |
| 56119 | BREWSTER | 1,039 | $77,054 |
| 56131 | FULDA | 2,321 | $72,143 |
| 56174 | STORDEN | 345 | $73,125 |