| ZIP Code | 56140 |
|---|---|
| City | Ihlen |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Pipestone County |
| Area Code | 507/924 |
| Elevation | 1,629 ft |
| Latitude | 43.909432 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.367168 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 67.1 yrs ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.50 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.9% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 13 (27.1%) |
| Some College | 7 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 5 (10.4%) |
| Bachelors | 4 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19 (39.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,676 ▼ 17% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $85,200 ▼ 69% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 38 |
| Vacant Units | 2 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 38 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.50 |
ZIP code 56140 is located in Ihlen, Minnesota, within Pipestone County. With a population of 54, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 67.1 years. Economically, 56140 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,676 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56140 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $85,200 is well below the national average. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 56140 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 47.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%.
About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 53%.
Overall, ZIP code 56140 in Ihlen, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 54 residents, a median household income of $63,676, and a median home value of $85,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.