Kerkhoven, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56252
Chippewa County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,238
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $82,571
- Median income Near-median income area
- $207,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kerkhoven pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56252 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56252 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kerkhoven, Chippewa County, Minnesota, home to just 1,238 residents across 187.6 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56252 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,571 (1% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,714. The poverty rate is 5.8%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $207,100 (19% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $809; owner occupancy is 75.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Chippewa County, so 56252 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 56252
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kerkhoven, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56252.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 56252, Kerkhoven, 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
1,238
Population
187.6
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56252?
43.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
3.3%
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?
$82,571
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$39,714
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56252 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Kerkhoven, 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)
$82,571 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
561housing units
561
Total Housing Units
542
Occupied Units
19
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,100
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$809
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 56252, employing approximately 244 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,901,000.
44
Businesses
244
Employees
$8.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 18.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.8% |
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 56252 vs 56279 →
ZIP 56252 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56282
Raymond (56282)
1,510 residents
- 56279
Pennock (56279)
1,271 residents
- 56252
Kerkhoven (56252)
1,238 residents
- 56271
Murdock (56271)
1,196 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56252 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56252 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56279
Pennock (56279)
$84,000 median income
- 56252
Kerkhoven (56252)
$82,571 median income
- 56282
Raymond (56282)
$69,896 median income
- 56271
Murdock (56271)
$64,861 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56252 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56252, 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 (1,238 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 56252 in?
ZIP code 56252 (Kerkhoven) is located in Chippewa County, Minnesota. Chippewa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chippewa-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56252?
ZIP code 56252 in Kerkhoven, MN has a population of 1,238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56252?
The median household income in ZIP 56252 is $82,571, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56252?
The median home value in ZIP 56252 is $207,100, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56252?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56252 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56252?
ZIP code 56252 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 244 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56252?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56252 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56252?
In ZIP code 56252, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 56252?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56252 is 22.9 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 56252?
In ZIP code 56252, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56252?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56252 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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