Currie, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56123
Murray County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 514
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Currie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56123 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56123 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Currie, Murray County, Minnesota, home to just 514 residents across 177.2 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56123 reports a modest median household income of $56,750 (31% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,856. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,600 (53% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $950; owner occupancy is 93.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Murray County, so 56123 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 56123
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Currie, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56123.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56123, Currie, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
514
Population
177.2
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56123?
49.3
Median Age
56.9%
Male
43.1%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,750
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$35,856
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 56123 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Currie, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,750 8th percentile higher than 8% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
263housing units
263
Total Housing Units
195
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,600
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$950
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 56123, employing approximately 135 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,989,000.
23
Businesses
135
Employees
$6.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 26.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 56123 vs 56125 →
ZIP 56123 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56123
Currie (56123)
514 residents
- 56114
Avoca (56114)
361 residents
- 56125 65
Dovray (56125)
65 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56123 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56123 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56114
Avoca (56114)
$71,667 median income
- 56123
Currie (56123)
$56,750 median income
- 56125
Dovray (56125)
$51,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56123 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56123, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56123 in?
ZIP code 56123 (Currie) is located in Murray County, Minnesota. Murray County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/murray-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56123?
ZIP code 56123 in Currie, MN has a population of 514 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56123?
The median household income in ZIP 56123 is $56,750, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56123?
The median home value in ZIP 56123 is $119,600, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56123?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56123 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56123?
ZIP code 56123 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56123?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56123 are: Construction (6), Accommodation and food services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56123?
In ZIP code 56123, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56123?
In ZIP code 56123, approximately 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56123?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56123 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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