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Jasper, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56144

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

1,143
5/sq mi
$58,375
Median income
$95,000
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56144 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56144 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jasper, Pipestone County, Minnesota, home to just 1,143 residents across 254.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56144 reports a modest median household income of $58,375 (29% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $27,945. Local economic indicators show a 17.1% poverty rate alongside 0.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $95,000 (63% below the state average); renters pay a median of $740 monthly, and 86.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pipestone County, so you can benchmark 56144 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

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 56144, Jasper, 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

1,143

Population

254.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56144?

38.4

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 75.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

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?

$58,375

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$27,945

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56144 ranks nationally

Jasper, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,375 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

496

Total Housing Units

446

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$95,000

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$740

Median Rent

1941

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 56144, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,717,000.

21

Businesses

88

Employees

$4.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 28.6%
Retail trade 4 19.1%

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 56144 vs 56140 →

ZIP 56144 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 56144 ranks #2 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 56144 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 56144 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
56140 Ihlen, MN 59 4.1 mi
57030 Garretson, SD 2,959 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pipestone County

56164 standard
Pipestone, MN
Pop: 5,969
56128 standard
Edgerton, MN
Pop: 1,984
56170 standard
Ruthton, MN
Pop: 587
56139 standard
Holland, MN
Pop: 430
56186 standard
Woodstock, MN
Pop: 388
56140 standard
Ihlen, MN
Pop: 59

Related Areas

Pipestone County Jasper, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56144 in? ▼
ZIP code 56144 (Jasper) 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 56144? ▼
ZIP code 56144 in Jasper, MN has a population of 1,143 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56144? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56144 is $58,375, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56144? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56144 is $95,000, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56144? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56144 is White at 75.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56144? ▼
ZIP code 56144 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56144? ▼
In ZIP code 56144, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 56144? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56144 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56144? ▼
In ZIP code 56144, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56144? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56144 is 17.1% 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.