County

Pipestone County, MN

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥10,092Population
💰$68,168Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$138,142Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.1%Hispanic: 8%Black: 1.6%Asian: 1%Other: 4.1%Race
White85.1%
Hispanic8.0%
Black1.6%
Asian1.0%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,225 (35%)
Some College763 (12%)
Associates1,070 (16.8%)
Bachelors854 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree1,400 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 12%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College12.0%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,168 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$138,141 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$764/mo
Total Housing Units4,667
Vacant Units392

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Pipestone County, MN

Pipestone County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,092 residents. With a median age of 41.4, it is a middle-aged county.

Pipestone County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,167 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Pipestone County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $138,141 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $763. Homeownership rates are high at 81.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Pipestone County are primarily White (85.12%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Pipestone County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Pipestone County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56128 Edgerton 1,948 $71,806 $188,600 $676 0.7% 41.8%
56139 Holland 435 $75,417 $125,000 $773 0.0% 40.8%
56140 Ihlen 54 $63,676 $85,200 0.0% 47.9%
56144 Jasper 1,146 $53,077 $81,300 $1,063 1.1% 32.5%
56164 Pipestone 5,573 $71,550 $133,300 $727 4.4% 34.3%
56170 Ruthton 486 $54,821 $101,000 $824 4.1% 34.7%
56186 Woodstock 450 $56,912 $183,600 1.2% 24.4%