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Pipestone, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56164

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

5,969
9/sq mi
$74,201
Median income
$149,800
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pipestone pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56164 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56164 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota, home to 5,969 residents across 678.3 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56164 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,201 (10% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,594. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $149,800 (41% below the state average); renters pay a median of $742 monthly, and 75.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 14 minutes. To put 56164 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pipestone County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 56164

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pipestone, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56164.

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 56164, Pipestone, 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

5,969

Population

678.3

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56164?

42.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$74,201

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$39,594

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

14.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56164 ranks nationally

Pipestone, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,201 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,667

Total Housing Units

2,429

Occupied Units

238

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$149,800

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$742

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56164 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 177
2021 +11.3% 197
2022 +15.0% 227
2023 +7.1% 243
2024 +5.7% 257

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 200 business establishments in ZIP 56164, employing approximately 2,280 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,440,000.

200

Businesses

2,280

Employees

$107.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 31 15.5%
Construction 27 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 24 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 23 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 13 6.5%
Wholesale trade 12 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 12 6.0%
Finance and insurance 12 6.0%
Manufacturing 9 4.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.5%
Information 7 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.5%
Utilities 4 2.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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56140 Ihlen, MN 59 10.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56164 in? ▼
ZIP code 56164 (Pipestone) 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 56164? ▼
ZIP code 56164 in Pipestone, MN has a population of 5,969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56164? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56164 is $74,201, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56164? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56164 is $149,800, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56164? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56164 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56164? ▼
ZIP code 56164 has 200 business establishments employing approximately 2,280 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56164? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56164 are: Retail trade (31), Construction (27), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56164? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56164 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56164? ▼
In ZIP code 56164, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 56164? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56164 is 14.4 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 56164? ▼
In ZIP code 56164, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56164? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56164 is 10.7% 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.