PlainZIP

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
$56,750
Median income
$119,600
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $35,856. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. Housing costs here run $119,600 for a typical home value (53% below the state average), with rent averaging $950 a month; 93.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Murray County, letting you compare 56123 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 56123?

49.3

Median Age

56.9%

Male

43.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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

$35,856

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56123 ranks nationally

Currie, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,750 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

263

Total Housing Units

195

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.3%
Renter 6.7%

$119,600

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56123 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56123 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56125 Dovray, MN 65 2.9 mi
56114 Avoca, MN 361 7.5 mi

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Slayton, MN
Pop: 3,164
56175 standard
Tracy, MN
Pop: 3,085
56131 standard
Fulda, MN
Pop: 2,293
56151 standard
Lake Wilson, MN
Pop: 823
56122 standard
Chandler, MN
Pop: 586
56114 standard
Avoca, MN
Pop: 361

Related Areas

Murray County Currie, MN Minnesota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.