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Morrison County
Cushing, MN
56443
56443 ZIP Code — Cushing, MN
Morrison County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56443 is located in
Cushing ,
Minnesota ,
within Morrison County .
It covers approximately 128.67 square miles and serves a population of
1,375 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 218/320 .
About ZIP code 56443
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $295,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($76,528) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 56443 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,375
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
097
Geography
Land area
128.67 sq mi
Water area
11.32 sq mi
Latitude
46.1952
Longitude
-94.5546
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
218/320
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.3%
42.7%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
38.1%
34.2%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
19.0%
19.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
6.6%
3.6%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$76,528
Median household income
$295,100
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 218 15.9% 18 and over 1,157 84.1% 65 and over 379 27.6% Median age 56.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,348 96.6% Two or more races 24 1.7% Hispanic or Latino 20 1.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.1% Asian 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.3%
42.7%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
38.1%
34.2%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
19.0%
19.5%
26.5%
Over $200k
6.6%
3.6%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $10k–$15k 3.9% $15k–$25k 6.3% $25k–$35k 6.1% $35k–$50k 12.3% $50k–$75k 18.6% $75k–$100k 15.0% $100k–$150k 22.0% $150k–$200k 3.9% $200k+ 9.9% Median income $76,528
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $295,100 Median rent / month $939 Owner occupied 91.0% Renter occupied 9.0% Vacant 56.7% Single-family detached 94.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.1% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.1% 2010–2019 9.8% 2000–2009 16.2% 1990–1999 10.8% 1980–1989 11.8% 1970–1979 15.2% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 8.0% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 15.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.6% 1 bedroom 9.2% 2 bedrooms 31.7% 3 bedrooms 35.2% 4 bedrooms 18.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.6% 1 vehicle 20.2% 2 vehicles 39.1% 3 or more 36.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.6% Electricity 26.0% Propane / LP gas 47.4% Fuel oil 3.8% Wood 16.9% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 395 62.2% Cohabiting couple 36 5.7% Male householder, no spouse 100 15.7% Female householder, no spouse 104 16.4% Households with children under 18 115 18.1% Households with seniors (65+) 286 45.0% Average household size 2.16
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.8% 17.4% Married 66.3% 62.6% Separated 1.3% 0.5% Widowed 2.2% 10.5% Divorced 7.4% 9.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
29.3%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.7% Bachelor's or higher 25.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 3.5% Kindergarten 2 1.2% Elementary school 76 43.9% High school 69 39.9% College / grad school 20 11.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Public administration
8.6%
Professional & management
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.3% Service 10.4% Sales & office 18.2% Natural resources & construction 11.6% Production & transportation 21.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.0% Government 19.7% Self-employed 7.7% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.4% Carpool 10.2% Public transit 0.5% Walk 2.2% Work from home 6.9% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 36.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.2% Retirement income 32.4% Supplemental Security 4.6% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 2.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.4% High blood pressure 37.3% High cholesterol 36.0% Diabetes 12.7% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 30.6% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 25.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.2% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 15.3% Poor mental health 12.9% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.1% Visited dentist 64.6% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 13.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 147 12.7%
Disability % Any disability 12.7% Under 18 3.2% 18–64 years 10.9% 65 and over 21.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.7% Public insurance 47.9% No insurance 2.5% Uninsured under 19 4.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,310 95.3% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,373 99.9% Born in same state 1,367 99.4% Born in different state 1,145 83.3% Foreign born 6 0.4% Naturalized citizen 2 0.1% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 108 7.9% Italian 104 7.6% French 104 7.6% Arab 25 1.8%
Ancestry Count % German 14 1% English 14 1% Dutch 7 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.2% Internet access 92.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56443
What city is ZIP code 56443 in?
ZIP code 56443 is primarily assigned to Cushing, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56443 in?
ZIP code 56443 falls within Morrison County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56443 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 56443 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 56443 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 56443 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56443 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 56443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 56443 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 56443 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 56443 in?
ZIP code 56443 observes the CST timezone.
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