56164 ZIP Code — Pipestone, MN

Pipestone County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56164 is located in Pipestone, Minnesota, within Pipestone County. It covers approximately 240.52 square miles and serves a population of 5,642 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56164

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 $139,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,361. 34% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56164 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,642

population

240.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56164 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56164

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56164. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pipestone	Acceptable
Pipestone	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56170 Ruthton (8.4 mi) 56149 Lake Benton (12.1 mi) 56186 Woodstock (12.9 mi) 57026 Elkton (15.4 mi) 57028 Flandreau (15.6 mi) 56178 Tyler (15.7 mi) 56144 Jasper (18.3 mi) 56128 Edgerton (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,642
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	240.52 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	44.1101
Longitude	-96.3139
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	47.9%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	31.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	17.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,642

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$75,361

Median household income

$36,840

Per capita income

$139,100

Median home value

$635

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

2,053

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

202

Under 5

213

173

5–9

184

241

10–14

255

181

15–19

191

106

20–24

113

276

25–34

293

326

35–44

345

305

45–54

323

210

55–59

222

170

60–64

179

285

65–74

302

179

75–84

190

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,549	27.5%
18 and over	4,093	72.5%
65 and over	1,134	20.1%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Two or more races 6.1%

Black or African American 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,935	85%
Two or more races	352	6.1%
Black or African American	236	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	164	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	75	1.3%
Asian	28	0.5%
Other race	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	31.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	17.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$75,361

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,100
Median rent / month	$635
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	81.7%
Large apartment buildings	6.4%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	25.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.1%
Electricity	22.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	1.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,160	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	131	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	513	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	587	24.6%
Households with children under 18	699	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	748	31.3%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	22.2%
Married	54.5%	55.6%
Separated	0.7%	0.7%
Widowed	2.4%	11.5%
Divorced	15.5%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	172	13.2%
Kindergarten	57	4.4%
Elementary school	601	46.1%
High school	378	29.0%
College / grad school	96	7.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Construction 9.1%

Retail trade 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Other services 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Professional & management 4.0%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.7

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 23.5%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 63.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	354	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.4%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,227	92.6%
Spanish	51	1.0%
Other Indo-European	22	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	28	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,430	96.2%
Born in same state	5,421	96.1%
Born in different state	3,223	57.1%
Foreign born	9	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	212	3.8%
Not a US citizen	45	21.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	706	12.5%
English	620	11%
Italian	278	4.9%
French	225	4%
Arab	142	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	112	2%
German	24	0.4%
Irish	2	0%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56164

What city is ZIP code 56164 in?

ZIP code 56164 is primarily assigned to Pipestone, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56164 in?

ZIP code 56164 falls within Pipestone County, Minnesota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56164?

15% of residents in ZIP code 56164 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56164?

The median home value in ZIP code 56164 is $139,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 56164?

ZIP code 56164 has an estimated population of 5,642 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56164?

The median household income in ZIP code 56164 is $75,361, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56164 in?

ZIP code 56164 observes the CST timezone.