PlainZIP

Sherburn, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56171

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

1,821
8/sq mi
$72,554
Median income
$169,800
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56171 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56171 covers 242.8 square miles in Sherburn, Martin County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,821 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56171 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,554 (12% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,244. Poverty here runs at 15.2%, with unemployment measured at 7.7%. The typical home here is valued at $169,800 (34% below the state average); renters pay a median of $743 monthly, and 83.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Martin County, letting you compare 56171 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 56171

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sherburn, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56171.

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 56171, Sherburn, 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

1,821

Population

242.8

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56171?

45.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$72,554

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$38,244

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56171 ranks nationally

Sherburn, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,554 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

794

Total Housing Units

677

Occupied Units

117

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$169,800

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$743

Median Rent

1958

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

+38.6%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56171 have increased 38.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 163
2021 +4.1% 169
2022 +20.0% 203
2023 -10.3% 182
2024 +38.6% 253

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 40 business establishments in ZIP 56171, employing approximately 202 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,059,000.

40

Businesses

202

Employees

$6.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 27.5%
Other services (except public administration) 7 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 5 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.5%

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 56171 vs 56127 →

ZIP 56171 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 56171 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 56171 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 56171 ranks #2 of 5 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
56127 Dunnell, MN 398 8.3 mi
56111 Alpha, MN 420 6.2 mi
56176 Trimont, MN 1,137 8.3 mi
56181 Welcome, MN 1,147 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Martin County

56031 standard
Fairmont, MN
Pop: 12,401
56088 standard
Truman, MN
Pop: 1,946
56181 standard
Welcome, MN
Pop: 1,147
56176 standard
Trimont, MN
Pop: 1,137
56039 standard
Granada, MN
Pop: 957
56121 standard
Ceylon, MN
Pop: 659

Related Areas

Martin County Sherburn, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56171 in? ▼
ZIP code 56171 (Sherburn) is located in Martin County, Minnesota. Martin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/martin-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56171? ▼
ZIP code 56171 in Sherburn, MN has a population of 1,821 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56171? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56171 is $72,554, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56171? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56171 is $169,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56171? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56171 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56171? ▼
ZIP code 56171 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56171? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56171 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (7), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56171? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56171 increased by 38.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 56171? ▼
In ZIP code 56171, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 56171? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56171 is 23.6 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 56171? ▼
In ZIP code 56171, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56171? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56171 is 15.2% 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.