56137 Heron Lake, MN is a small town located near the Minnesota-Iowa border. With a population of 1,142 people and a population density of 9 people per square mile, it is an ideal community for those seeking a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. The town boasts ample year-round outdoor activities including camping at Okabena Wildlife Management Area or fishing on Lake Ocheda. Local businesses include Heron Lake Floral & Gifts which offers floral arrangements and gifts, Heron Lake Café which serves up local favorites like pork chops and burgers, as well as Little Log Inn Bar & Grill. Other organizations in the area include Heron Lake Community Church, Heron Lake United Methodist Church, Cedar Valley Lutheran Church, Okabena Lions Club and the local public library. Local sporting events include lake tournaments and annual snowmobile races.
The population in Heron Lake (zip 56137) is 1,142. There are 10 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Heron Lake (zip 56137) is 40.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Heron Lake (zip 56137) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Heron Lake (zip 56137)
- 58.0% are married
- 8.8% are divorced
- 33.8% are married with children
- 10.3% have children, but are single
Race in Heron Lake (zip 56137)
- 91.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander