56147 ZIP Code — Kenneth, MN
Rock County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56147 is located in Kenneth, Minnesota, within Rock County. It covers approximately 30.08 square miles and serves a population of 125 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
125
population
30.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56147 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56147
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56147. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kenneth | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 125 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.7616 |
| Longitude | -96.0831 |
| 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 | 26.7% | 39.2% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 33.4% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 22.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 4.4% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
125
Population
4
People per sq mi
32.3
Median age
$65,000
Median household income
$38,379
Per capita income
$150,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
92.6%
Home ownership
39.2%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
59
Housing units
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
19
Under 5
10
3
5–9
1
5
10–14
2
3
20–24
1
13
25–34
7
4
35–44
2
7
45–54
4
1
55–59
1
11
60–64
6
9
65–74
4
7
75–84
3
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 40 | 32.0% |
| 18 and over | 85 | 68.0% |
| 65 and over | 25 | 20.0% |
| Median age | 32.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
35.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 64.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 35.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.7% | 39.2% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.9% | 33.4% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.0% | 22.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 4.4% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
11.1%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
22.2%
$50k–$75k
25.9%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
14.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 22.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 14.8% |
| Median income | $65,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.0%
$50k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k–$300k
24.0%
$300k–$500k
8.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 92.6% |
| Renter occupied | 7.4% |
| Vacant | 14.3% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 19.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 47.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 44.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 14.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 85.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 27 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 16 | 29.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 11 | 20.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2 | 3.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 19 | 35.2% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.7% | 7.7% |
| Married | 56.5% | 59.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 23.1% |
| Divorced | 21.7% | 5.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
53.1%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
8.6%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 8.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 73.3% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 26.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
38.2%
Education & healthcare
14.5%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
10.9%
Other services
7.3%
Wholesale trade
5.5%
Retail trade
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Public administration
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.9% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 5.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.0% |
| Production & transportation | 27.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.9% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 18.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 94.5% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 5.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.5 |
Poverty
All people
39.2%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.5% |
| Retirement income | 16.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 11.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.4% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 42.4% |
| Public insurance | 66.4% |
| No insurance | 1.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 96 | 76.8% |
| 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) | 125 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 125 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 64 | 51.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 31 | 24.8% |
| Polish | 13 | 10.4% |
| French | 9 | 7.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3 | 2.4% |
| Dutch | 3 | 2.4% |
| Irish | 1 | 0.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 88.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56147
What city is ZIP code 56147 in?
ZIP code 56147 is primarily assigned to Kenneth, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56147 in?
ZIP code 56147 falls within Rock County, Minnesota.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56147?
39% of residents in ZIP code 56147 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 56147 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 56147 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 56147 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 56147 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 56147?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 56147 in?
ZIP code 56147 observes the CST timezone.