Kensington, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56343
Douglas County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 926
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,659
- Median income Near-median income area
- $252,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kensington pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56343 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56343 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kensington, Douglas County, Minnesota, home to just 926 residents across 178.1 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56343 reports a modest median household income of $64,659 (21% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,914. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 0.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $252,400 (1% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $820; 90.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 56343 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 56343
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kensington, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56343.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 56343, Kensington, 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
926
Population
178.1
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56343?
52.1
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
0.1%
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?
$64,659
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$46,914
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56343 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Kensington, 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)
$64,659 21st percentile higher than 21% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Minnesota ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
511housing units
511
Total Housing Units
369
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,400
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$820
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 56343, employing approximately 163 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,911,000.
32
Businesses
163
Employees
$5.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 15.6% |
| Construction | 4 | 12.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.4% |
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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ZIP 56343 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56339
Hoffman (56339)
1,129 residents
- 56343
Kensington (56343)
926 residents
- 56327
Farwell (56327)
803 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56343 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56343 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56327
Farwell (56327)
$85,000 median income
- 56343
Kensington (56343)
$64,659 median income
- 56339
Hoffman (56339)
$60,893 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56343 ranks #2 of 3 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 56343, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 56343 in?
ZIP code 56343 (Kensington) is located in Douglas County, Minnesota. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56343?
ZIP code 56343 in Kensington, MN has a population of 926 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56343?
The median household income in ZIP 56343 is $64,659, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56343?
The median home value in ZIP 56343 is $252,400, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56343?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56343 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56343?
ZIP code 56343 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56343?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56343 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Construction (4), Finance and insurance (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56343?
In ZIP code 56343, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 56343?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56343 is 24.2 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 56343?
In ZIP code 56343, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56343?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56343 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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