56051 ZIP Code — Kiester, MN

Faribault County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56051 is located in Kiester, Minnesota, within Faribault County. It covers approximately 29.43 square miles and serves a population of 737 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56051

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 $53,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,717. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

737

population

29.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kiester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50473 Scarville (5.8 mi) 56014 Bricelyn (6.6 mi) 56009 Alden (9.3 mi) 50478 Thompson (9.9 mi) 56033 Frost (11.6 mi) 56097 Wells (12 mi) 56029 Emmons (12.1 mi) 50453 Leland (12.7 mi) 50450 Lake Mills (14 mi) 50424 Buffalo Center (15 mi) 56089 Twin Lakes (15 mi) 56025 Easton (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	737
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	29.43 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	43.5432
Longitude	-93.7085
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	49.3%	44.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	35.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

737

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$47,717

Median household income

$23,680

Per capita income

$53,100

Median home value

$1,092

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

30.4%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

339

Housing units

11.7%

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	186	25.2%
18 and over	551	74.8%
65 and over	148	20.1%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	696	93.4%
Two or more races	35	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.5%
Other race	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	44.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	35.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 11.9%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 22.0%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	11.9%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	22.0%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$47,717

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.2%

$50k–$100k 36.4%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 1.1%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$53,100
Median rent / month	$1,092
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	1.5%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	22.5%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	38.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	36.4%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	42.1%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	80.2%
Fuel oil	11.6%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	25	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	65	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	84	26.4%
Households with children under 18	92	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	33.0%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	28.0%
Married	48.0%	45.6%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	8.8%
Divorced	8.4%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	8.8%
Kindergarten	2	1.0%
Elementary school	82	42.5%
High school	78	40.4%
College / grad school	14	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.7%

Retail trade 17.3%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Construction 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Other services 3.3%

Information 2.7%

Professional & management 2.4%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.8%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	30.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.4%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	3.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.6%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 30.4%

Under 18 years 53.7%

18 and over 22.9%

Married-couple families 20.1%

Female-led households 15.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	10.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	57.8%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	714	96.9%
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)	731	99.2%
Born in same state	731	99.2%
Born in different state	525	71.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.8%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	208	28.2%
Italian	62	8.4%
Arab	35	4.7%
French	23	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	15	2%
English	11	1.5%
German	7	0.9%
Norwegian	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56051

What city is ZIP code 56051 in?

ZIP code 56051 is primarily assigned to Kiester, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56051 in?

ZIP code 56051 falls within Faribault County, Minnesota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56051?

30% of residents in ZIP code 56051 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56051?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 56051 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 56051 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56051 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 56051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 56051 in?

ZIP code 56051 observes the CST timezone.