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 Low-density area
- $74,201
- Median income Near-median income area
- $149,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56164 (Pipestone, MN) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.9 in 2023 to 256.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,594. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $149,800 (41% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $742; owner occupancy is 75.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pipestone County, so 56164 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 56164?
42.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
6.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$39,594
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56164 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Pipestone, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,201 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,667housing units
2,667
Total Housing Units
2,429
Occupied Units
238
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,800
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 56164 vs 56140 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56140 | Ihlen, MN | 59 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56164, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,969 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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