56243 ZIP Code — Grove City, MN

Meeker County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56243 is located in Grove City, Minnesota, within Meeker County. It covers approximately 92.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,864 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56243

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 $153,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,583. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 31% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56243 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,864

population

92.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56243 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56243

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grove City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56209 Atwater (5.3 mi) 55355 Litchfield (9.4 mi) 56251 Kandiyohi (11.7 mi) 55329 Eden Valley (12.5 mi) 55324 Darwin (13.6 mi) 56228 Cosmos (13.7 mi) 56288 Spicer (15 mi) 56253 Lake Lillian (15.2 mi) 55389 Watkins (16 mi) 56201 Willmar (16.7 mi) 55325 Dassel (17.3 mi) 56362 Paynesville (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,864
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	92.73 sq mi
Water area	2.80 sq mi
Latitude	45.1416
Longitude	-94.6807
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	320

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	22.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.5%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,864

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$64,583

Median household income

$31,732

Per capita income

$153,300

Median home value

$812

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

647

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

127

35–44

107

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	525	28.2%
18 and over	1,339	71.8%
65 and over	302	16.2%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,778	94.2%
Two or more races	52	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.2%
Asian	16	0.8%
Other race	13	0.7%
Black or African American	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	37.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	35.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	22.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.5%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$64,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,300
Median rent / month	$812
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	26.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.4%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	37.2%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	4.9%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	348	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	57	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	184	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	112	16.0%
Households with children under 18	222	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	240	34.2%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	29.8%
Married	45.8%	55.0%
Separated	0.6%	1.6%
Widowed	3.7%	7.6%
Divorced	8.3%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	7.7%
Kindergarten	16	3.1%
Elementary school	258	49.5%
High school	157	30.1%
College / grad school	50	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Retail trade 10.1%

Construction 7.9%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Professional & management 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 31.7%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 48.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,778	95.4%
Spanish	27	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.6%
Other languages	16	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,846	99.0%
Born in same state	1,837	98.6%
Born in different state	1,628	87.3%
Foreign born	9	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.0%
Not a US citizen	6	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	311	16.7%
Italian	102	5.5%
English	93	5%
French	83	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	2.9%
Dutch	16	0.9%
German	11	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56243

What city is ZIP code 56243 in?

ZIP code 56243 is primarily assigned to Grove City, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56243 in?

ZIP code 56243 falls within Meeker County, Minnesota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56243?

19% of residents in ZIP code 56243 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56243?

The median home value in ZIP code 56243 is $153,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 56243?

ZIP code 56243 has an estimated population of 1,864 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56243?

The median household income in ZIP code 56243 is $64,583, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56243 in?

ZIP code 56243 observes the CST timezone.