Balaton
City in Lyon County, Minnesota

Balaton is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, with 595 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,542 ft (470 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garvin, 5.7 miles E.
- 595residents (2020 Census)
- 1,542 ftelevation · 470 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 410 / sq mipopulation density
- 56115ZIP code
About Balaton
Balaton is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Balaton had a population of 595.
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Living in Balaton
- Median household income
- $54,688
- Median home value
- $94,000
- Median rent
- $1,138/mo
- Median age
- 48.6
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Balaton had 595 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 595 |
|---|---|
| Density | 410 per sq mi (158 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Balaton at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 595 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.45 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,542 ft (470 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2329° N, 95.8711° W |
| ZIP code | 56115 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2703250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Balaton
- Garvin5.7 mi E
- Russell7.0 mi NW
- Florence9.0 mi W
- Lynd11.7 mi N
- Ruthton12.1 mi W
- Tracy12.4 mi E
- The Lakes13.3 mi SE
- Tyler13.5 mi W
- Currie15.1 mi SE
- Marshall15.5 mi N
- Hadley16.0 mi S
- Lake Wilson16.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Balaton
What county is Balaton in?
Balaton is in Lyon County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Balaton, MN?
595 people lived in Balaton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Balaton, MN?
The ZIP code of Balaton is 56115.
What is the elevation of Balaton?
1,542 feet (470 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Balaton?
Garvin (5.7 mi), Russell (7.0 mi), Florence (9.0 mi), Lynd (11.7 mi), Ruthton (12.1 mi).
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