56052 ZIP Code — Kilkenny, MN

Rice County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56052 is located in Kilkenny, Minnesota, within Rice County. It covers approximately 50.72 square miles and serves a population of 575 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56052

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 $334,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($86,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56052 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

575
population
50.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56052 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56052

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City Status
Kilkenny Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56069 Montgomery (6.2 mi) 56096 Waterville (6.8 mi) 55052 Morristown (7.8 mi) 56057 Le Center (8.6 mi) 55087 Warsaw (9.7 mi) 56028 Elysian (10.5 mi) 55046 Lonsdale (10.6 mi) 55021 Faribault (12.5 mi) 56017 Cleveland (13.2 mi) 56071 New Prague (14.9 mi) 56063 Madison Lake (14.9 mi) 55088 Webster (15.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 575
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 131
Geography
Land area 50.72 sq mi
Water area 2.27 sq mi
Latitude 44.3265
Longitude -93.5448
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 38.4% 34.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 31.2% 33.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 25.1% 26.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 5.3% 6.0% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

575
Population
11
People per sq mi
52.5
Median age
$86,500
Median household income
$49,425
Per capita income
$334,000
Median home value
$1,725
Median monthly rent
91.9%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
297
Housing units
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
7
7
5–9
6
17
10–14
15
23
15–19
21
20
20–24
17
23
25–34
21
27
35–44
23
59
45–54
52
23
55–59
20
29
60–64
26
35
65–74
30
29
75–84
25
7
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189516.5%
18 and over48083.5%
65 and over13223.0%
Median age52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%
Two or more races 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
GroupCount%
White57098.4%
Two or more races50.9%
Hispanic or Latino40.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.4% 34.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 31.2% 33.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 25.1% 26.8% 26.5%
Over $200k 5.3% 6.0% 8.5%
Under $10k 1.2%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 5.6%
$25k–$35k 9.3%
$35k–$50k 10.5%
$50k–$75k 12.5%
$75k–$100k 20.2%
$100k–$150k 14.5%
$150k–$200k 12.5%
$200k+ 9.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.2%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k5.6%
$25k–$35k9.3%
$35k–$50k10.5%
$50k–$75k12.5%
$75k–$100k20.2%
$100k–$150k14.5%
$150k–$200k12.5%
$200k+9.7%
Median income$86,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%
$50k–$100k 8.3%
$100k–$150k 4.4%
$150k–$200k 3.9%
$200k–$300k 18.0%
$300k–$500k 42.1%
$500k–$1M 14.9%
$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$334,000
Median rent / month$1,725
Owner occupied91.9%
Renter occupied8.1%
Vacant21.8%
Single-family detached94.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.2%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)2.32

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.2%
2000–200915.5%
1990–199918.0%
1980–19894.1%
1970–197912.9%
1960–19696.9%
1950–19598.5%
1940–19497.9%
1939 or earlier23.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.4%
2 bedrooms19.6%
3 bedrooms38.5%
4 bedrooms27.4%
5+ bedrooms9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle19.0%
2 vehicles30.2%
3 or more50.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.0%
Electricity2.4%
Propane / LP gas81.9%
Fuel oil2.0%
Wood8.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13152.8%
Cohabiting couple249.7%
Male householder, no spouse4417.7%
Female householder, no spouse4919.8%
Households with children under 184819.4%
Households with seniors (65+)8835.5%
Average household size2.32

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.2%16.1%
Married47.1%60.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.4%12.7%
Divorced8.2%11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 6.7%
HS graduate 37.5%
Some college, no degree 20.5%
Associate's degree 15.4%
Bachelor's degree 14.3%
Graduate / professional 5.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.9%
Bachelor's or higher19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool43.5%
Kindergarten32.6%
Elementary school4034.8%
High school4841.7%
College / grad school2017.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%
Agriculture & mining 16.7%
Construction 16.4%
Manufacturing 11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%
Transportation & utilities 5.0%
Public administration 4.1%
Wholesale trade 3.8%
Other services 2.6%
Professional & management 2.3%
Retail trade 1.8%
Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.6%
Service17.8%
Sales & office17.3%
Natural resources & construction14.3%
Production & transportation9.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.5%
Government17.0%
Self-employed19.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone65.8%
Carpool11.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk10.1%
Work from home11.9%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)29.9

Poverty

All people 8.3%
Under 18 years 3.2%
18 and over 9.4%
Married-couple families 1.5%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.9%
Retirement income21.0%
Supplemental Security0.8%
Cash public assistance3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP5.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure32.9%
High cholesterol32.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis25.4%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.1%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.7%
Binge drinking19.6%
No physical activity20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.0%
Depression21.9%
Fair or poor health12.2%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.5%
Visited dentist69.5%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss10.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans367.5%
Disability%
Any disability9.9%
Under 189.5%
18–64 years5.7%
65 and over21.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance82.6%
Public insurance41.4%
No insurance2.4%
Uninsured under 191.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only56197.6%
Spanish20.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)56197.6%
Born in same state56197.6%
Born in different state50688.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen142.4%
Not a US citizen14100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian8815.3%
Polish386.6%
Arab254.3%
AncestryCount%
French162.8%
Dutch91.6%
English71.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.1%
Internet access90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56052

What city is ZIP code 56052 in?

ZIP code 56052 is primarily assigned to Kilkenny, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56052 in?

ZIP code 56052 falls within Rice County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56052 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 56052 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56052 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 56052 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56052?

The median home value in ZIP code 56052 is $334,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 56052?

ZIP code 56052 has an estimated population of 575 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56052 in?

ZIP code 56052 observes the CST timezone.

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