Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 49 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,225 (35%) |
| Some College | 763 (12%) |
| Associates | 1,070 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 854 (13.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,400 (22%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,168 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $138,141 ▼ 50% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $764/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,667 |
| Vacant Units | 392 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |