| City: | Leota, Minnesota |
| County: | Nobles County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:41:46 AM |
| Population: | 213 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 507 / 924 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.8050, -95.9926 |
| Land Area: | 2.725 sq mi |
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Leota is a small rural community in southwestern Minnesota's Nobles County, home to 213 residents across 1.7 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery for the community. The Leota post office maintains 96 PO Boxes for 107 households, giving an adoption rate of 90%. Nearly everyone relies on a box.
Mail reaches residents through two rural carrier routes serving 34 delivery points. The numbered grid of streets (109th Street, 110th Street, 111th Street) along with avenues like Birkett and Bird marks a small but established town layout. With only 11 streets total, Leota has the compact footprint typical of rural prairie communities.
The population skews older, with a median age of 48.4 years. Nearly all residents (99%) are white, and median household income sits at $57,813. Homeownership dominates, with 105 of 107 occupied homes owner-occupied. Housing stock is older, with 74% of homes built before 1939. Per capita income of $31,269 and median home values around $133,300 indicate a working-class agricultural community. About 21% of workers work from home, and 54 workers are in transportation, warehousing, or utilities, reflecting rural employment patterns.
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Leota, MN 56153Numbered streets (109th-112th) form a simple grid pattern typical of rural Minnesota townships.
ZIP Code 56153 has 213 residents and 107 households (average 1.99 persons per household). The median age is 48.4 years, significantly older than the state (38.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (99.1%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 213Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 173Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 78.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $78,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 107Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $151,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.99Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 145 | 143 | 140 | 180 | 212 | 184 | 212 | 219 | 219 | 171 | 157 | 138 | 142 | 173 |
| Decennial Census | 224 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 213 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.4
Male Median Age: 48.9
Female Median Age: 42.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 7 |
| Female | 12 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 17 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 13 |
| White: | 211 | 98.60% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.93% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.47% |
| Total: | 214 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 102 | 47.89% | 48.9 years |
| Females: | 111 | 52.11% | 42.5 years |
| Total: | 213 | 100% | 48.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 167 | 96.53% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 1.73% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3 | 1.73% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.73% |
| Total Population: | 173 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 170 | 98.27% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 1.73% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $78,750, which is slightly below the national median ($80,734), is up $40,000 (103.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,875. Family households earn a median of $97,083 versus $48,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,333). By gender, male median income is $70,833 and female is $45,625, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $25,208 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.4%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,750 | $38,125 | $40,625 | $42,292 | $43,438 | $41,500 | $40,536 | $45,833 | $46,875 | $46,500 | $49,659 | $54,861 | $57,813 | $78,750 |
| Median Family Income | $52,917 | $55,625 | $55,000 | $57,500 | $58,750 | $75,625 | $58,438 | $60,714 | $54,583 | $51,667 | $53,125 | $55,000 | $59,063 | $97,083 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $28,750 | $28,125 | $20,750 | $22,292 | $22,292 | $19,375 | $23,125 | $26,250 | $26,250 | $28,125 | $31,964 | $54,583 | $55,833 | $48,750 |
| Median Male Income | $44,821 | $46,250 | $53,125 | $41,500 | $0 | $40,750 | $38,906 | $43,750 | $47,917 | $50,278 | $48,958 | $55,625 | $47,083 | $70,833 |
| Median Female Income | $25,000 | $26,429 | $26,591 | $26,667 | $0 | $26,250 | $25,781 | $27,500 | $27,813 | $27,500 | $31,500 | $0 | $38,125 | $45,625 |
| Employed: | 68 | 63.55% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 2.80% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 36 | 33.64% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17 | 25.00% |
| Service: | 7 | 10.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 23.53% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 17.65% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 16 | 23.53% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 68 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $151,900, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $82,800 (119.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $89,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.66% (28.85% with a mortgage, 71.15% free-and-clear) and renters 10.34% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $69,100 | $68,100 | $55,700 | $59,200 | $67,000 | $55,000 | $60,000 | $56,900 | $62,800 | $62,300 | $66,500 | $90,000 | $133,300 | $151,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 50.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 15 | 25.86% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 37 | 63.79% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6 | 10.34% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 58 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 58 | 82.86% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12 | 17.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 70 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
In 2024, 15.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 58.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.60 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.14%). College enrollment is 8.16%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.99% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 9.90% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 45 | 44.55% |
| Some college, no degree: | 22 | 21.78% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 6.93% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 13.86% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.98% |
| Total: | 101 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 90 | 89.11% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 16 | 15.84% |
| Private Insurance: | 119 | 52.89% |
| Public Insurance: | 101 | 44.89% |
| No Insurance: | 5 | 2.22% |
| Total: | 225 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 220 | 97.78% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.6% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 8 | 16.33% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 28 | 57.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 18.37% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 8.16% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 8 | 16.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 45 | 91.84% |
ZIP Code 56153 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 59 people with an annual payroll of $2,254,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 106Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $431,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,254,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 59Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 56153 is located in Nobles County, Minnesota, within the Worthington, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 49380) and Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 21,378 people, about 1.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 56153. It covers 2.725 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Worthington, MNSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 49380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 21,378Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.725 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: 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: | 2736548Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Leota CDP; MinnesotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 56153 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.
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 March 1, 2026.