ZIP Code 56178 Demographics

Lincoln County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56178 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,733

↓ 69.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$75,982

↑ +17.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$151,700

↑ +8.7% vs county

Median Age

42.8 yrs

↑ 4.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.1%

↑ 60.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56178 compares to Lincoln County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56178 $76k Lincoln $65k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56178 $152k Lincoln $140k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

17.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

81.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$743

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56178 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$151,700
Down Payment (20%)$30,340
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$963P&I: $767 | Tax: $152 | Ins: $44
Rent (Local Median)
$743
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $220/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56178, sorted by distance.

56170 8.3 mi away pipestone county 56139 12.8 mi away pipestone county 56186 17.8 mi away pipestone county 56151 20.1 mi away murray county 56172 26.1 mi away murray county

About Lincoln County

Lincoln County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 5,630. The county's median household income is $64,750 and median home value is $139,500. ZIP code 56178 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lincoln County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.