ZIP code 56159
Where is ZIP code 56159?
Mountain Lake, Minnesota
Cottonwood County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56159 belongs to Mountain Lake, Minnesota in Cottonwood County. 56159 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 2,668 people live in the 56159 area, where the median household income is $71,648. The closest ZIP codes are 56118 (Bingham Lake, 6.7 mi southwest), 56120 (Butterfield, 6.8 mi east) and 56160 (Odin, 8.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 56159 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mountain Lake |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Cottonwood County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 507 |
| Coordinates | 43.939, -94.9273 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 561 |
Population and income in 56159
| Population | 2,668 · higher than 59% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 21 · lower than 56% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.8 years · lower than 77% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $71,648 · lower than 65% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,260 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $161,800 · lower than 80% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $921 a month |
| Housing units | 1,062 |
| Households | 987 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 126.4 sq mi (plus 0.63 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56159. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56159
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56118 | Bingham Lake, MN | 6.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 56120 | Butterfield, MN | 6.8 mi E | Standard |
| 56160 | Odin, MN | 8.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 56022 | Darfur, MN | 8.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 56101 | Windom, MN | 11.1 mi W | Standard |
| 56019 | Comfrey, MN | 11.9 mi N | Standard |
| 56162 | Ormsby, MN | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 56145 | Jeffers, MN | 14.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 56176 | Trimont, MN | 15 mi SE | Standard |
| 56081 | Saint James, MN | 15.5 mi E | Standard |
| 56056 | La Salle, MN | 19.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 56174 | Storden, MN | 20.2 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56159 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56159
123 MAIN ST
MOUNTAIN LAKE MN 56159
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mt Lake: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56159-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56159?
- 56159 is a Mountain Lake, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56159 in?
- ZIP code 56159 is in Cottonwood County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56159 in?
- 56159 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56159?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56159 use area code 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56159?
- About 2,668 people live in ZIP code 56159, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56159?
- The median household income in 56159 is $71,648 a year, lower than 65% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56159?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56159 are 56118 (Bingham Lake, 6.7 miles), 56120 (Butterfield, 6.8 miles), 56160 (Odin, 8.6 miles) and 56022 (Darfur, 8.9 miles).