Ihlen, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56140

Pipestone County, Minnesota — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

59
189/sq mi
$66,250
Median income
$86,200
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ihlen pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
189
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56140 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56140 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.3 square miles in Ihlen, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The area is home to 59 residents, producing a population density of 189 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56140 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56140 sits at $66,250 (19% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $34,537. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $86,200 (66% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56140 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pipestone County, so you can benchmark 56140 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56140, Ihlen, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

59

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

189

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56140?

43.6

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$66,250

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$34,537

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56140 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,250 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

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

What does housing look like?

44

Total Housing Units

43

Occupied Units

1

Vacant Units

1.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$86,200

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 56140 vs 56144 →

ZIP 56140 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 56140 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 56140 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 56140 ranks #2 of 4 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
56144 Jasper, MN 1,143 4.1 mi
56164 Pipestone, MN 5,969 10.3 mi
56134 Hardwick, MN 462 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56140 in?
ZIP code 56140 (Ihlen) is located in Pipestone County, Minnesota. Pipestone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pipestone-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56140?
ZIP code 56140 in Ihlen, MN has a population of 59 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56140?
The median household income in ZIP 56140 is $66,250, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56140?
The median home value in ZIP 56140 is $86,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56140?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56140 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56140?
In ZIP code 56140, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56140?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56140 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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