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 Low-density area
- $71,310
- Median income Near-median income area
- $341,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,225. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,200 (33% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 90.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,098.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morrison County, so 56443 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 56443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cushing, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56443.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 56443?
57.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.0%
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?
$71,310
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$49,225
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56443 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Cushing, 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)
$71,310 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
1,474housing units
1,474
Total Housing Units
728
Occupied Units
746
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,200
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56443, 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 (1,417 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 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.
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