| ZIP Code | 56055 |
| ZIP Code Name | Lake Crystal |
| Primary County | Blue Earth County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 3,910 |
| Area Code(s) | 507 |
| Current Time | CST |
56055 is a United States ZIP Code located in Lake Crystal Minnesota. Portions of 56055 are also in Judson Township and Butternut Valley Township and Lincoln Township (Blue Earth County) and Garden City Township and Nicollet Township. 56055 is entirely within Blue Earth County. 56055 is within the Mankato Area.
56055 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 56055 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56055 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56055 is White. The current unemployment level in 56055 is 2.5%.
| Population | 3,910 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.39% |
| Population Density | 31 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,505 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $78,636 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $66,300 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 2.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 96.75% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 92.45% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,811 | 96.75% |
| Black | 16 | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 2.67% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 845 | 93.58% |
| Black | 11 | 1.22% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 164 | 6.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 435 | 16.99% |
| High School Diploma | 900 | 35.14% |
| No High School Diploma | 41 | 1.6% |
| GED or Alternate | 96 | 3.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 438 | 17.1% |
| Associates Degree | 377 | 14.72% |
| Masters Degree | 66 | 2.58% |
| Professional Degree | 36 | 1.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 44.13028717,-94.24677277 |
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| Region | Mankato Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Mankato, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 126 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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