PlainZIP

Cushing, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56443

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

1,417
5/sq mi
$71,310
Median income
$341,200
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56443 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56443 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cushing, Morrison County, Minnesota, home to just 1,417 residents across 262.4 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56443 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,310 (13% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $49,225. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Median home value sits at $341,200 (33% above the state average), median rent at $1,098 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 56443, plus 6 more within Morrison County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 56443

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cushing, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56443.

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 56443, Cushing, 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

1,417

Population

262.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56443?

57.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$71,310

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$49,225

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56443 ranks nationally

Cushing, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,310 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,474

Total Housing Units

728

Occupied Units

746

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$341,200

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,098

Median Rent

1981

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2022)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56443 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -2.3% 156
2019 +12.6% 176
2020 +3.9% 183
2021 +11.9% 205
2022 +9.8% 225

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 56443, employing approximately 139 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,667,000.

35

Businesses

139

Employees

$5.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 17.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 17.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 11.4%
Manufacturing 3 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.6%

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 56443 vs 56475 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
56475 Randall, MN 1,655 7.6 mi

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Related Areas

Morrison County Cushing, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56443 in? ▼
ZIP code 56443 (Cushing) is located in Morrison County, Minnesota. Morrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morrison-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56443? ▼
ZIP code 56443 in Cushing, MN has a population of 1,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56443? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56443 is $71,310, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56443? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56443 is $341,200, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56443? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56443 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56443? ▼
ZIP code 56443 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56443? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56443 are: Construction (6), Accommodation and food services (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56443? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56443 increased by 9.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 56443? ▼
In ZIP code 56443, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 56443? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56443 is 30.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56443? ▼
In ZIP code 56443, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56443? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56443 is 7.0% 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.