56123 ZIP Code — Currie, MN

Murray County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56123 is located in Currie, Minnesota, within Murray County. It covers approximately 69.03 square miles and serves a population of 382 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56123

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,875. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56123 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

382

population

69.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56123 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56123

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56123. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Currie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56114 Avoca (7.4 mi) 56172 Slayton (7.8 mi) 56183 Westbrook (10.5 mi) 56175 Tracy (11.3 mi) 56180 Walnut Grove (13.7 mi) 56151 Lake Wilson (15.1 mi) 56151 Lake Wilson (15.1 mi) 56115 Balaton (15.2 mi) 56141 Iona (15.5 mi) 56131 Fulda (15.9 mi) 56174 Storden (17.1 mi) 56122 Chandler (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	382
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	69.03 sq mi
Water area	0.92 sq mi
Latitude	44.0873
Longitude	-95.6333
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	507

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	40.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

382

Population

People per sq mi

57.4

Median age

$56,875

Median household income

$37,249

Per capita income

$93,300

Median home value

$833

Median monthly rent

95.6%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

261

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	78	20.4%
18 and over	304	79.6%
65 and over	139	36.4%
Median age	57.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	375	96.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1.8%
Other race	4	1%
Two or more races	3	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	40.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$56,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.6%

$50k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$300k–$500k 12.6%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,300
Median rent / month	$833
Owner occupied	95.6%
Renter occupied	4.4%
Vacant	32.3%
Single-family detached	94.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	41.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	20.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	18.7%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.9%
Electricity	8.8%
Propane / LP gas	34.6%
Fuel oil	9.3%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	14	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	38	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	30	16.5%
Households with children under 18	29	15.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	53.8%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.7%	11.6%
Married	61.4%	63.0%
Separated	2.4%	0.7%
Widowed	1.2%	8.9%
Divorced	22.3%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	9.5%
Kindergarten	9	14.3%
Elementary school	31	49.2%
High school	12	19.0%
College / grad school	5	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.5%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Retail trade 9.4%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Construction 6.9%

Professional & management 6.3%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.3%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	69.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	16.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	59.9%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	362	94.8%
Spanish	2	0.6%
Other Indo-European	2	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	380	99.5%
Born in same state	380	99.5%
Born in different state	312	81.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.5%
Not a US citizen	1	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	72	18.8%
Italian	38	9.9%
English	23	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	4.7%
French	9	2.4%
Dutch	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.6%
Internet access	93.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56123

What city is ZIP code 56123 in?

ZIP code 56123 is primarily assigned to Currie, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56123 in?

ZIP code 56123 falls within Murray County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56123 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 56123 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56123 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 56123 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56123 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 56123 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56123 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 56123 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56123 in?

ZIP code 56123 observes the CST timezone.