56140 ZIP Code — Ihlen, MN
Pipestone County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56140 is located in Ihlen, Minnesota, within Pipestone County. It covers approximately 0.10 square miles and serves a population of 61 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
61
population
0.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56140 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56140
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ihlen | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 61 |
| Population density | 610 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 117 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.9026 |
| Longitude | -96.3590 |
| 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 | 38.5% | 46.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.2% | 31.6% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.5% | 17.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 4.6% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
61
Population
610
People per sq mi
65.8
Median age
$60,938
Median household income
$34,023
Per capita income
$84,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
38
Housing units
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
3
1
5–9
2
1
10–14
2
0
15–19
1
2
25–34
4
3
35–44
5
0
55–59
1
1
60–64
1
8
65–74
16
2
75–84
4
1
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 50 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 33 | 54.1% |
| Median age | 65.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9%
Two or more races
9%
Asian
6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 76.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 9% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 9% |
| Asian | 4 | 6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.5% | 46.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.2% | 31.6% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.5% | 17.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 4.6% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
5.6%
$50k–$75k
66.7%
$100k–$150k
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 66.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.3% |
| Median income | $60,938 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.4%
$50k–$100k
61.1%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$200k–$300k
16.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $84,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 78.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 78.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 61.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.2% |
| 3 or more | 16.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.1% |
| Electricity | 13.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8 | 22.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3 | 8.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 25 | 69.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 13.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 30 | 83.3% |
| Average household size | 1.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| Married | 72.7% | 30.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 47.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 2.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
42.0%
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
4.0%
Graduate / professional
32.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 36.4% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 6 | 54.5% |
| High school | 1 | 9.1% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
27.8%
Agriculture & mining
16.7%
Manufacturing
16.7%
Transportation & utilities
16.7%
Education & healthcare
16.7%
Retail trade
5.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.6% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 5.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 38.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.7% |
| Government | 27.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 52.9% |
| Carpool | 17.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 29.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
12.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 80.6% |
| Retirement income | 58.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 40.6% |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% |
| Diabetes | 13.6% |
| Heart disease | 10.5% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 34.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 10.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.7% |
| Binge drinking | 13.8% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.8% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 94.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 12.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.8% |
| Public insurance | 60.7% |
| No insurance | 8.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 57 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 5 | 8.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 5 | 8.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 51 | 83.6% |
| Born in same state | 51 | 83.6% |
| Born in different state | 37 | 60.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10 | 16.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 10 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 11 | 18% |
| English | 9 | 14.8% |
| Arab | 3 | 4.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2 | 3.3% |
| French | 1 | 1.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 59.0% |
| Internet access | 83.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56140
What city is ZIP code 56140 in?
ZIP code 56140 is primarily assigned to Ihlen, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56140 in?
ZIP code 56140 falls within Pipestone County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56140 have a large retiree population?
81% of households in ZIP code 56140 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 56140 have an older population?
54% of residents in ZIP code 56140 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 56140 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 56140 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56140?
The median home value in ZIP code 56140 is $84,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 56140 in?
ZIP code 56140 observes the CST timezone.