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56172 Zip Code (The Lakes, MN) Detailed Profile




Cities: The Lakes, MN (6.70%), Slayton, MN (1.61%), Iona, MN (0.10%)
County: Murray County, MN
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 2,959
Zip code population in 2010: 3,164
Zip code population in 2000: 3,105

Houses and condos: 1,696
Renter-occupied apartments: 329
% of renters here:

24%
State:

28%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 56172: 85.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 119.1 sq. mi.
Water area: 2.5 sq. mi.
Population density: 25 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

0.8% ($1,554)
Minnesota:

1.0% ($3,087)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,686 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,375 (0.7%)

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Males: 1,437  (48.6%)
Females: 1,521  (51.4%)

For population 25 years and over in 56172:

  • High school or higher: 92.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 56172:

  • Never married: 26.9%
  • Now married: 55.5%
  • Separated: 0.1%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

Zip code 56172 compared to state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Races in zip code 56172 (2022)
    • 2,77393.7%White
    • 752.5%Hispanic or Latino
    • 682.3%Some other race
    • 391.3%Two or more races
    • 20.07%American Indian
    • 10.03%Black
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Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $190,318
56172:

$190,318
Minnesota:

$314,600



According to our research of Minnesota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in 56172 zip code as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 56172 is 3,094 to 1.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

45.0 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.1 people
Minnesota:

2.4 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 56172, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $68,615 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$68,615
State:

$82,178

Salary/wage: $49,647 (reported on 78.5% of returns)
Here:

$49,647
State:

$67,438
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1391.1% for AGIs below $25k, 3651.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7386.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9568.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 19350.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,677 (reported on 43.1% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,677
Minnesota:

$1,814
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 40.0% for AGIs below $25k, 46.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 133.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 142.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 274.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $4,044 (reported on 23.6% of returns)
Here:

$4,044
State:

$6,928
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 40.4% for AGIs below $25k, 32.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 83.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 90.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 660.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$21,003 (reported on 22.2% of returns)
Here:

+$21,003
State:

+$20,591
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 18.5% for AGIs below $25k, 53.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 155.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 211.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1227.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,036 (reported on 15.3% of returns)
Here:

+$7,036
State:

+$14,342
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 38.9% for AGIs below $25k, 95.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 190.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 266.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 754.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $10,000 (reported on 14.6% of returns)
56172:

$10,000
Minnesota:

$20,675
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 103.3% for AGIs below $25k, 130.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 312.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 321.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 857.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $33,043 (reported on 4.9% of returns)
Here:

$33,043
State:

$33,311
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 238.9% for AGIs below $25k, 637.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 903.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Charity contributions: $7,417 (reported on 4.2% of returns)
Here:

$7,417
State:

$11,879
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 114.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 308.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxes paid: $6,100 (reported on 4.9% of returns)
56172:

$6,100
State:

$8,252
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 25.9% for AGIs below $25k, 102.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 234.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Earned income credit: $1,913 (reported on 10.4% of returns)
Here:

$1,913
State:

$2,055
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 61.1% for AGIs below $25k, 53.0% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 95.1%
Here:

95%
State:

94%
(% for various income ranges: 95.2% for AGIs below $25k, 97.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 95.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 93.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 92.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 56172, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $61,598 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$61,598
State:

$67,192

Salary/wage: $40,563 (reported on 77.2% of returns)
Here:

$40,563
State:

$55,182
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 64.8% for AGIs below $25k, 65.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 63.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 62.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 51.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 23.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,896 (reported on 49.7% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,896
Minnesota:

$1,664
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.4% for AGIs below $25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $2,347 (reported on 24.2% of returns)
Here:

$2,347
State:

$5,665
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 0.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$31,216 (reported on 21.5% of returns)
Here:

+$31,216
State:

+$16,131
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $25k, 1.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 37.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,939 (reported on 18.8% of returns)
Here:

+$7,939
State:

+$12,430
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.0% for AGIs below $25k, 3.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $9,988 (reported on 16.1% of returns)
56172:

$9,988
Minnesota:

$15,212
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.6% for AGIs below $25k, 3.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Self-employment retirement plans: $20,650 (reported on 1.3% of returns)
56172:

$20,650
Minnesota:

$17,874
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.1% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Total itemized deductions: $21,563 (18% of AGI, reported on 28.9% of returns)
Here:

$21,563
State:

$24,665

Here:

17.8% of AGI
State:

19.6% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.8% for AGIs below $25k, 11.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 12.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 8.4% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $3,283 (reported on 23.5% of returns)
Here:

$3,283
State:

$3,948
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs below $25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 0.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $9,463 (reported on 28.9% of returns)
56172:

$9,463
State:

$10,589
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs below $25k, 2.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 6.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $2,063 (reported on 12.8% of returns)
Here:

$2,063
State:

$2,037
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 81.2%
Here:

81%
State:

55%
(% for various income ranges: 76.4% for AGIs below $25k, 82.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 86.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 82.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 82.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 56172, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $38,184 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$38,184
State:

$53,560

Salary/wage: $30,939 (reported on 78.1% of returns)
Here:

$30,939
State:

$46,177
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 93.0% for AGIs below $10k, 59.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 67.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 66.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 60.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 53.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $2,025 (reported on 57.5% of returns)
This zip code:

$2,025
Minnesota:

$1,796
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.7% for AGIs below $10k, 6.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,545 (reported on 28.7% of returns)
Here:

$1,545
State:

$3,096
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.7% for AGIs below $10k, 1.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$7,500 (reported on 24.1% of returns)
Here:

+$7,500
State:

+$10,864
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -3.0% for AGIs below $10k, 0.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 6.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,997 (reported on 21.1% of returns)
Here:

+$7,997
State:

+$10,442
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.2% for AGIs below $10k, 2.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from farming: +$7,547 (reported on 10.7% of returns)
Here +$7,547
State -$962
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.7% for AGIs $75k-100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,377 (reported on 4.6% of returns)
56172:

$3,377
Minnesota:

$2,955

Self-employed pension: $8,000 (reported on 0.7% of returns)
Here:

$8,000
Minnesota:

$12,099

Total itemized deductions: $15,899 (25% of AGI, reported on 24.1% of returns)
Here:

$15,899
State:

$20,035

Here:

24.6% of AGI
State:

21.3% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 13.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 9.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 13.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,354 (3% of AGI, reported on 21.3% of returns)
Here:

$2,354
State:

$3,333

Here:

3.5% of AGI
State:

3.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $4,709 (reported on 77.1% of returns)
56172:

$4,709
State:

$8,485
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.9% for AGIs below $10k, 4.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,497 (reported on 11.7% of returns)
Here:

$1,497
State:

$1,523

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 81.0%
Here:

81%
State:

59%
(% for various income ranges: 72.7% for AGIs below $10k, 83.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 83.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 79.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 82.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 92.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$68,173
Minnesota:

$82,338
The Lakes, MN (56172) map Nearest zip codes: 56141, 56151, 56114, 56132, 56123, 56122.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

36.3%
Minnesota:

45.6%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

3.9%
Minnesota:

49.4%
No gay or lesbian households reported

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 108
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 1,252


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 21 (22 now married, 0 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 572 (263 now married, 309 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 56172 with a mortgage: 504 (21 second mortgage, 22 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 3

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,256
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $539

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

7.5%
Whole state:

9.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

5.2%
Whole state:

5.2%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

7.4
State:

7.1
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.0
State:

3.8
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 56172: Slayton Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), Slayton Country Club (B), Valhalla Island Campground (C), Stonegate Orchard (D), Shetek Church Camp (E), Slayton Public Library (F), Slayton Police Department (G), Slayton Fire Department (H), Murray County Courthouse (I), Murray County Sheriff Department (J), Murray County Museum (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Churches in zip code 56172 include: Lake Sarah Church (A), Saint Ann's Catholic Church (B), Trinity Lutheran Church (C), United Methodist Church (D), Slayton Baptist Church (E), First Reformed Church (F), First Presbyterian Church (G), Assembly of God Church (H), Christ Lutheran Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Bethany Cemetery (1), Restland Memory Gardens (2), Saint Columba Cemetery (3), Emmanuel Cemetery (4), Slayton Cemetery (5), Badger Lake Presbyterian Cemetery (6), Saint Annes Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Lakes and reservoirs: Big Slough (A), South Badger Lake (B), North Badger Lake (C), Sarah Lake (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Parks in zip code 56172 include: Lowville State Wildlife Management Areas (1), Mason State Wildlife Management Area (2), Badger Lake State Wildlife Management Area (3), Big Slough State Wildlife Management Area (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 52020 or later
  • 482010 to 2019
  • 1402000 to 2009
  • 1861990 to 1999
  • 931980 to 1989
  • 2971970 to 1979
  • 2121960 to 1969
  • 1951950 to 1959
  • 1161940 to 1949
  • 3471939 or earlier

Zip code 56172 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in The Lakes, MN (56172)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in The Lakes, MN (56172)
  • 18no bedroom
  • 161 bedroom
  • 1872 bedrooms
  • 4133 bedrooms
  • 2994 bedrooms
  • 1015+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in The Lakes, MN (56172)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in The Lakes, MN (56172)
  • 1no bedroom
  • 661 bedroom
  • 1632 bedrooms
  • 773 bedrooms
  • 54 bedrooms
  • 155+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in The Lakes, MN (56172) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in The Lakes, MN (56172) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 24no vehicle
  • 2281 vehicle
  • 4382 vehicles
  • 2553 vehicles
  • 704 vehicles
  • 145+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in The Lakes, MN (56172) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in The Lakes, MN (56172) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 80no vehicle
  • 1751 vehicle
  • 702 vehicles
  • 63 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 56172 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 56172 household income distribution in 2022
  • 38Less than $10,000
  • 122$10,000 to $14,999
  • 24$15,000 to $19,999
  • 48$20,000 to $24,999
  • 44$25,000 to $29,999
  • 56$30,000 to $34,999
  • 53$35,000 to $39,999
  • 85$40,000 to $44,999
  • 40$45,000 to $49,999
  • 111$50,000 to $59,999
  • 93$60,000 to $74,999
  • 232$75,000 to $99,999
  • 120$100,000 to $124,999
  • 68$125,000 to $149,999
  • 128$150,000 to $199,999
  • 96$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 56172

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 56172
  • 6Less than $10,000
  • 1$10,000 to $14,999
  • 3$20,000 to $24,999
  • 5$25,000 to $29,999
  • 10$30,000 to $34,999
  • 1$35,000 to $39,999
  • 21$40,000 to $49,999
  • 30$50,000 to $59,999
  • 15$60,000 to $69,999
  • 62$70,000 to $79,999
  • 53$80,000 to $89,999
  • 15$90,000 to $99,999
  • 68$100,000 to $124,999
  • 46$125,000 to $149,999
  • 127$150,000 to $174,999
  • 54$175,000 to $199,999
  • 113$200,000 to $249,999
  • 104$250,000 to $299,999
  • 107$300,000 to $399,999
  • 49$400,000 to $499,999
  • 42$500,000 to $749,999
  • 11$750,000 to $999,999
  • 2$2,000,000 or more
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 56172

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 56172
  • 2Less than $100
  • 15$100 to $149
  • 13$200 to $249
  • 6$300 to $349
  • 11$350 to $399
  • 4$400 to $449
  • 80$450 to $499
  • 31$500 to $549
  • 12$550 to $599
  • 43$600 to $649
  • 2$650 to $699
  • 5$700 to $749
  • 7$800 to $899
  • 6$1,000 to $1,249
  • 81No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $592.


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2022: $166,099.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $178,641
  • Asian householders: $80,272

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $190,318
56172:

$190,318
Minnesota:

$314,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $114,239 - $289,473

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $317,660
Here:

$317,660
State:

$374,552

Mobile homes: $337,194
Here:

$337,194
State:

$94,605
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 56172
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,431
  • One, attached: 18
  • Two: 95
  • 3 or 4: 35
  • 5 to 9: 4
  • 10 to 19: 45
  • 20 to 49: 55
  • Mobile homes: 6

Unemployment: 2.6%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 56172

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 56172
  • 68.9%999Drove a car alone
  • 14.8%214Carpooled
  • 0.3%5Bicycle
  • 3.9%57Walked
  • 1.7%25Other means
  • 9.3%135Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 56172

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 56172
  • 231Less than 5 minutes
  • 3435 to 9 minutes
  • 12010 to 14 minutes
  • 8915 to 19 minutes
  • 13320 to 24 minutes
  • 1725 to 29 minutes
  • 9030 to 34 minutes
  • 14635 to 39 minutes
  • 1840 to 44 minutes
  • 4645 to 59 minutes
  • 1660 to 89 minutes
  • 3190 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 72.4%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 2,959
  • Male householders: 624 (186 living alone), Female householders: 738 (316 living alone)
  • 688 spouses (687 opposite-sex spouses), 86 unmarried partners, (86 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 757 children (714 natural, 18 adopted, 25 stepchildren), 22 grandchildren, 2 brothers or sisters, 1 parents, 0 foster children, 6 other relatives, 7 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 52 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 496 2-persons, 106 3-persons, 128 4-persons, 49 5-persons, 22 6-persons, 3 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 501 1-person, 60 2-persons

486 married couples with children.
108 single-parent households (9 men, 99 women).

95.3% of residents of 56172 zip code speak English at home.
2.3% of residents speak Spanish at home (48% very well, 5% well, 47% not well).
2.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% well).

Foreign born population: 51 (1.7%)
(6.2% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

1.7%
Whole state:

8.7%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 27%El Salvador
  • 19%Honduras
  • 15%Ecuador
  • 6%France
  • 4%Sweden
  • 4%United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland
Most common first ancestries reported in 56172
  • 47%German
  • 7%American
  • 6%Norwegian
  • 5%Dutch
  • 4%Irish
  • 4%Swedish
  • 3%Belgian
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 162010 or later
  • 262000 to 2009
  • 21990 to 1999
  • 11Before 1990

Zip code 56172 topographic map

Major facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • MURRAY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (2042 JUNIPER AVE in SLAYTON, MN)
    STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MND079733515, CESQG, RCRIS-MND079733515,
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Business SIC classification: HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES
    Organizations: MURRAY COUNTY OF (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • MURRAY COUNTY SOLID WASTE OFFICE (RR 3 in SLAYTON, MN)
    STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MN0000004150, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, RCRIS-MN0000004150,
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Business SIC classification: REFUSE SYSTEMS; AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS
    Business NAICS classification: SOLID WASTE LANDFILL.
    Organizations: MURRAY COUNTY GOVERNMENT CTR (CONTACT/OWNER) , MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: MURRAY COUNTY LANDFILL, MURRAY COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL
  • PAGE ONE PRINTING INCORPORATED (1929 ENGEBRETSON AVENUE in SLAYTON, MN)
    STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MND099050163, CESQG, RCRIS-MND099050163,
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Alternative names: PAGE 1 PRINTERS INC
  • A AND A AVIATION (MUNCIPAL AIRPORT HANGER 1 in SLAYTON, MN)
    STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MNR000004978, CESQG, RCRIS-MNR000004978,
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Business SIC classification: LOCAL AND SUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Organizations: ALGYER DAVID (CONTACT/OWNER) , A & A AVIATION (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • MNDOT SLAYTON (HWY 59 RT 4 BOX 38A in SLAYTON, MN)
    STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MND985755024, CESQG, RCRIS-MND985755024,
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Business SIC and NAICS classification: REGULATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
    Organizations: MINNESOTA STATE OF (CONTACT/OWNER) , MNDOT CENTRAL OFFICE (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: MNDOT DISTRICT 8 SLAYTON
  • MURRAY COUNTY (LINDEN AVE in SLAYTON, MN)
    STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MN0000637827, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, RCRIS-MN0000637827,
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Organizations: MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • MURRAY CO. CENTRAL EL. (2640 FOREST AVE. in SLAYTON, MN)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-012169010
    Organizations: MURRAY COUNTY CENTRAL (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • MURRAY COUNTY CENTRAL ALP (2420 28TH ST in SLAYTON, MN)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-012169555
  • MURRAY COUNTY CENTRAL SEC. (2420 28TH ST. in SLAYTON, MN)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-012169020
  • AMOCO FERTILIZER PLT (2423 LINDON AVE in SLAYTON, MN)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • G AND T AUTO AND FARM REPAIR INC (3333 34TH ST in SLAYTON, MN)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • MINNESOTA LIVESTOCK SUPPLY INC (1823 HWY 59 in SLAYTON, MN)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
  • MURRAY COUNTY TRANSFER STATION (3 MILES S HADLEY AT JUNCTION in SLAYTON, MN)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: REFUSE SYSTEMS

Zip code 56172 marital status for males
Zip code 56172 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1.0%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 4.8%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 43.7%Utility gas
  • 31.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.4%Electricity
  • 9.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.1%No fuel used
  • 0.7%Wood
  • 0.5%Other fuel

Population in 1990: 2,535. Population change in the 1990s: +570 (+22.5%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 2,216
  • Northeast: 16
  • Midwest: 521
  • South: 58
  • West: 75

69% of the 56172 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 66% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Minnesota.

92% of the 56172 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 49% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 20% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 35% moved from different state.

Year householders moved into unit in The Lakes, MN (56172)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 7
Here:

2.6%
Minnesota:

12.9%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 5
Here:

3.6%
Minnesota:

8.6%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 20
Here:

24.2%
Minnesota:

26.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 108,500Architecture and engineering occupations
  • 105,227Computer and mathematical occupations
  • 94,685Life, physical, and social science occupations
  • 85,392Management occupations
  • 72,886Transportation occupations
  • 69,421Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (50-99 employees: 1 establishment, 20-49 employees: 1 establishment, 5-9 employees: 2 establishments, 1-4 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Nursing Care Facilities (50-99: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (50-99: 1)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (10-19: 2, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 5)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Other Individual and Family Services (20-49: 1)
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Engineering Services (20-49: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 49 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 23 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 4 people in in-patient hospice facilities

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 60 people in nursing homes
  • 21 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Fatal accident statistics in 2012:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2011:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of fires - 13 took place in 2010, and the least - 3 in 2008. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 56172 When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (36.0%), and Structure Fires (30.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 56172
    • 4936.0%Outside Fires
    • 4230.9%Structure Fires
    • 2719.9%Other
    • 1813.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 56172, Minnesota

Most common first names in zip code 56172 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John4176.9 years
Mary3086.0 years
William2977.2 years
Clarence2180.8 years
George1978.2 years
Anna1684.6 years
Charles1577.7 years
Henry1481.9 years
Donald1478.1 years
Minnie1388.4 years
Most common last names in zip code 56172 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson3680.0 years
Anderson2282.1 years
Nelson1884.2 years
Carlson1479.2 years
Miller1479.8 years
Onken1282.4 years
Peterson1083.3 years
Smith1075.8 years
Erickson983.9 years
Widboom888.0 years

Businesses in zip code 56172

  • Subway: 1
  • UPS: 1

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