ZIP code 56055
Where is ZIP code 56055?
Lake Crystal, Minnesota
Blue Earth County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56055 belongs to Lake Crystal, Minnesota in Blue Earth County. 56055 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 507. About 3,898 people live in the 56055 area, where the median household income is $90,987. The closest ZIP codes are 56034 (Garden City, 5.4 mi south), 56003 (Mankato, 9.1 mi northeast) and 56090 (Vernon Center, 10.3 mi south).
| ZIP code | 56055 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lake Crystal |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Blue Earth County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 507 |
| Coordinates | 44.1202, -94.2184 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 560 |
Population and income in 56055
| Population | 3,898 · higher than 67% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 33 · higher than 55% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.5 years · lower than 55% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $90,987 · higher than 72% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,857 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $226,100 · lower than 53% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $848 a month |
| Housing units | 1,723 |
| Households | 1,645 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 118.18 sq mi (plus 3.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56055. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56055
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56034 | Garden City, MN | 5.4 mi S | Standard |
| 56003 | Mankato, MN | 9.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 56090 | Vernon Center, MN | 10.3 mi S | Standard |
| 56074 | Nicollet, MN | 10.6 mi N | Standard |
| 56002 | Mankato, MN | 10.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 56062 | Madelia, MN | 10.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 56001 | Mankato, MN | 11.3 mi E | Standard |
| 56037 | Good Thunder, MN | 11.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 56021 | Courtland, MN | 12.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 56084 | Searles, MN | 13.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 56041 | Hanska, MN | 13.8 mi W | Standard |
| 56010 | Amboy, MN | 16 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56055 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56055
123 MAIN ST
LAKE CRYSTAL MN 56055
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56055-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56055?
- 56055 is a Lake Crystal, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56055 in?
- ZIP code 56055 is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56055 in?
- 56055 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56055?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56055 use area code 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56055?
- About 3,898 people live in ZIP code 56055, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56055?
- The median household income in 56055 is $90,987 a year, higher than 72% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56055?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56055 are 56034 (Garden City, 5.4 miles), 56003 (Mankato, 9.1 miles), 56090 (Vernon Center, 10.3 miles) and 56074 (Nicollet, 10.6 miles).