Iona, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56141

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

323
3/sq mi
$54,306
Median income
$155,000
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Iona pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56141 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56141 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 104.2 square miles in Iona, Murray County, Minnesota. The area is home to 323 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 56141 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56141 sits at $54,306 (34% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $32,254. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $155,000 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $764 per month, and 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56141 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Murray County, so you can benchmark 56141 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 56141, Iona, 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

323

Population

104.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56141?

43.5

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
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 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$54,306

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$32,254

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56141 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,306 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 45.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

154

Total Housing Units

149

Occupied Units

5

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$155,000

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$764

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 56141, employing approximately 3 people with a combined annual payroll of $174,000.

3

Businesses

3

Employees

$174K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 56141 vs 56185 →

ZIP 56141 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 56141 ranks #3 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 56141 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 56141 ranks #3 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
56185 Wilmont, MN 560 6.2 mi
56172 Slayton, MN 3,164 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56141 in?
ZIP code 56141 (Iona) 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 56141?
ZIP code 56141 in Iona, MN has a population of 323 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56141?
The median household income in ZIP 56141 is $54,306, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56141?
The median home value in ZIP 56141 is $155,000, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56141?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56141 is White at 91.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56141?
ZIP code 56141 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 3 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56141?
In ZIP code 56141, 45.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56141?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56141 is 30.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56141?
In ZIP code 56141, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56141?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56141 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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