56144 ZIP Code — Jasper, MN

Rock County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56144 is located in Jasper, Minnesota, within Rock County. It covers approximately 120.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,082 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56144

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 $87,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,201. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 56144 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,082

population

120.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56144 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56144

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jasper	Acceptable
Jasper	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56134 Hardwick (6.7 mi) 56128 Edgerton (11.2 mi) 57030 Garretson (12.2 mi) 57065 Trent (12.2 mi) 56156 Luverne (12.4 mi) 56116 Beaver Creek (15.1 mi) 57022 Dell Rapids (18 mi) 56164 Pipestone (18.3 mi) 56186 Woodstock (18.7 mi) 57028 Flandreau (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,082
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	120.18 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	43.8492
Longitude	-96.3726
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	53.1%	39.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	22.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.4%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,082

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$49,201

Median household income

$31,952

Per capita income

$87,200

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

445

Housing units

19.1%

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	254	23.5%
18 and over	828	76.5%
65 and over	214	19.8%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.3%

Two or more races 9.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	943	82.3%
Two or more races	114	9.9%
Hispanic or Latino	64	5.6%
Asian	8	0.7%
Other race	7	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.5%
Black or African American	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	39.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	33.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	22.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.4%	8.5%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$49,201

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.5%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,200
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	91.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	43.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	31.3%
4 bedrooms	27.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.4%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	32.1%
Fuel oil	3.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	243	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	23	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	81	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	130	27.3%
Households with children under 18	103	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	34.2%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	12.2%
Married	60.9%	59.8%
Separated	3.2%	0.2%
Widowed	2.2%	16.1%
Divorced	11.1%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.5%
Kindergarten	23	9.1%
Elementary school	142	55.9%
High school	58	22.8%
College / grad school	22	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Agriculture & mining 16.5%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Retail trade 7.4%

Construction 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Other services 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Professional & management 3.1%

Public administration 1.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.0%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 28.3%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	18.7%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,043	96.4%
Spanish	42	4.0%
Other Indo-European	36	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	4	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,048	96.9%
Born in same state	1,040	96.1%
Born in different state	529	48.9%
Foreign born	8	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	34	3.1%
Not a US citizen	11	32.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	208	19.2%
English	153	14.1%
Italian	97	9%
French	35	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	3%
Dutch	12	1.1%
German	2	0.2%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56144

What city is ZIP code 56144 in?

ZIP code 56144 is primarily assigned to Jasper, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56144 in?

ZIP code 56144 falls within Rock County, Minnesota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56144?

18% of residents in ZIP code 56144 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56144 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 56144 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56144?

The median home value in ZIP code 56144 is $87,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 56144?

ZIP code 56144 has an estimated population of 1,082 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56144 in?

ZIP code 56144 observes the CST timezone.