ZIP Code 56056 in La Salle, MN

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:La Salle, Minnesota
County:Watonwan County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:32:28 PM
Population:84 [See All]
Area Codes:507 / 924
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:44.0720, -94.5696
Land Area:1.021 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 56056 has 84 residents and 45 households (average 1.87 persons per household). The median age is 34.5 years, younger than the state (38.4) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (92.9%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:84Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:60Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:82.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$40,000Source: Census ACS
Households:45Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$72,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.87Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.53Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--86817183596582849180706460
Decennial Census96------------------84------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 34.5

Male Median Age: 37

Female Median Age: 32

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male262311460324240020
Female650260431105210105
Total8112571891429450125
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:7890.70%
Black:22.33%
Hispanic:*66.98%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:86100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4250.00%37.0 years
Females:4250.00%32.0 years
Total:84100%34.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:60100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:60100%
Total Native Population:60100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $40,000, which is much lower than the state median ($87,556), is down $6,875 (14.7%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,250. Family households earn a median of $61,607 versus $35,893 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,714). By gender, male median income is $56,875 and female is $45,833, which is far less than the state female median ($59,330), with a current gap of $11,042 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 76.3%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$46,875$51,458$52,083$51,875$45,000$0$71,250$48,125$46,250$39,583$40,313$51,250$40,000
Median Family Income$50,833$52,083$53,125$54,167$51,875$106,250$103,750$86,250$61,250$56,250$53,333$67,917$61,607
Median NonFamily Income$39,286$41,250$41,667$40,938$41,458$41,250$0$40,625$40,000$30,313$32,813$36,250$35,893
Median Male Income$37,813$32,250$41,875$36,250$0$60,000$48,125$41,250$48,125$50,000$42,500$53,750$56,875
Median Female Income$32,708$32,857$31,250$26,250$0$25,417$28,542$28,500$33,750$37,917$41,000$50,000$45,833
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:4576.27%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:1423.73%
Total:59100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1737.78%
Service:48.89%
Sales and Office:1635.56%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:24.44%
Production, transportation, and material moving:613.33%
Total Civilian Employed Population:45100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $72,000, which is well under the state median ($305,500), is up $5,600 (8.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,235), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$66,400$62,500$56,700$58,600$57,700$54,500$55,000$58,000$54,100$60,600$60,000$63,800$72,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2100.00%
Total:2100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):823.53%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2470.59%
Renter Occupied:25.88%
Total Occupied Housing Units:34100%

Occupied Housing Units:34100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:34100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2779.41%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:720.59%
Total Housing Units:34100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 21.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 95.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 61.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (34.10%). The share of people in poverty is 15.40%, which is on par with the state rate (5.50%), up 15.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (60.00%). College enrollment is 60.00%, which is on par with the state rate (24.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:24.76%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1433.33%
Some college, no degree:1740.48%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:511.90%
Graduate or professional degree:49.52%
Total:42100%
High school or higher:4095.24%
Bachelor's degree or higher:921.43%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:3950.65%
Public Insurance:3748.05%
No Insurance:11.30%
Total:77100%
Has Health Insurance:7698.70%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%7.7%4.5%11.1%6.7%15.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):240.00%
College or graduate school:360.00%
Total:5100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):240.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 56056 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 36 people with an annual payroll of $1,495,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:149Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$347,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,495,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:36Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 56056 is located in Watonwan County, Minnesota, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 56056. It covers 1.021 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:1.021 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:11973.99 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2735702Source: Census
Place Name:La Salle city; MinnesotaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


56057 | | 56055

Schools in ZIP Code 56056


We could not locate which school district 56056 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

St. James Northside Elementary 1273 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
District: St. James Public School DistrictNearby
St. James Middle/High School 1001 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
District: St. James Public School DistrictNearby
Armstrong School 500 3rd Ave S
Saint James, MN 56081
District: St. James Public School DistrictNearby
St. James Early Childhood 500 3rd Avenue South
Saint James, MN 56081
District: St. James Public School DistrictNearby
Madelia Elementary 121 E Main St
Madelia, MN 56062
District: Madelia Public School DistrictNearby
St Pauls Lutheran School 315 9th St S
Saint James, MN 56081
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Marys Catholic Elementary School 223 1st St Ne
Madelia, MN 56062
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Paul's Lutheran School 126 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 56056


Martin Luther College 1995 Luther Ct
New Ulm, MN 56073-3965
Type: Post Secondary
South Central College 1920 Lee Blvd
North Mankato, MN 56003-1920
Type: Post Secondary
Minnesota State University-Mankato South Rd And Ellis Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
Type: Post Secondary
Bethany Lutheran College 700 Luther Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
Type: Post Secondary
Rasmussen University-Mankato 1400 Madison Avenue
Mankato, MN 56001-5476
Type: Post Secondary
Gustavus Adolphus College 800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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