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The Lakes, MN
Census-designated place in Murray County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56132, 56175.
Population
594
Land area
33.7sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
2
The Lakes and its ZIP codes
The Lakes at a glance
- The Lakes is 76% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,969, close to the Minnesota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $397,100 (21% above Minnesota).
Local data for The Lakes, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
The Lakes, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,969
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$397,100
Homeownership
92.7%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
62.7
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (285), Norwegian Americans (69), Dutch Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Murray County. PPP loans are for The Lakes.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,019
2,866 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,933
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76M
FY 2026, $9,294 per person
How people get to work
The Lakes, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.1%
- Worked from home18.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
The Lakes, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
23
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
29.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in The Lakes, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in The Lakes
2 in or overlapping The Lakes. Population shown
Cities near The Lakes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CurrieCity | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| GarvinCity | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| DovrayCity | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| TracyCity | 8 mi | 2.4 |
| SlaytonCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Walnut GroveCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| BalatonCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| AvocaCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| WestbrookCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| HadleyCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| IonaCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| RevereCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake WilsonCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| StordenCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| FuldaCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| RussellCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is The Lakes, MN in?
- The Lakes is in Murray County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in The Lakes, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping The Lakes include 56132, 56175.
- What is the population of The Lakes, MN?
- About 594 people live in The Lakes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near The Lakes?
- Nearby places include Currie (4.2 mi), Garvin (7.5 mi), Dovray (7.9 mi), Tracy (8 mi), Slayton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023