56168 ZIP Code — Rushmore, MN

Nobles County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56168 is located in Rushmore, Minnesota, within Nobles County. It covers approximately 95.91 square miles and serves a population of 768 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56168

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 $169,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,344. 40% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56168 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

768

population

95.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56168 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56168

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56168. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rushmore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56110 Adrian (7 mi) 56117 Bigelow (7.5 mi) 56187 Worthington (10.4 mi) 56129 Ellsworth (10.5 mi) 56185 Wilmont (11.6 mi) 56155 Lismore (12.6 mi) 51249 Sibley (14 mi) 51243 Little Rock (14.1 mi) 56158 Magnolia (14.7 mi) 56119 Brewster (16 mi) 51354 Ocheyedan (18.4 mi) 56167 Round Lake (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	768
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	95.91 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	43.6088
Longitude	-95.7937
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	46.1%	45.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	17.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.8%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

768

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$57,344

Median household income

$30,405

Per capita income

$169,600

Median home value

$475

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

297

Housing units

14.5%

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	187	24.3%
18 and over	581	75.7%
65 and over	172	22.4%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.3%

Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

Two or more races 5.8%

Other race 5.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	673	79.3%
Hispanic or Latino	81	9.5%
Two or more races	49	5.8%
Other race	44	5.2%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	45.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	17.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.8%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 16.2%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	16.2%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$57,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,600
Median rent / month	$475
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	9.3%
Single-family detached	95.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	45.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	76.6%
Fuel oil	6.3%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	168	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	15	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	56	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	64	21.1%
Households with children under 18	67	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	40.6%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	20.3%
Married	57.5%	60.0%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	11.7%
Divorced	11.5%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	13.0%
Kindergarten	15	8.2%
Elementary school	82	44.6%
High school	29	15.8%
College / grad school	34	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Agriculture & mining 16.1%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Retail trade 13.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Construction 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Other services 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Public administration 2.1%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.7

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	23.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	714	93.0%
Spanish	40	5.6%
Other Indo-European	37	5.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	713	92.8%
Born in same state	706	91.9%
Born in different state	479	62.4%
Foreign born	7	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	55	7.2%
Not a US citizen	24	43.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	6.9%
English	50	6.5%
Polish	45	5.9%
Arab	14	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	1%
Dutch	5	0.7%
Irish	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56168

What city is ZIP code 56168 in?

ZIP code 56168 is primarily assigned to Rushmore, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56168 in?

ZIP code 56168 falls within Nobles County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56168 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 56168 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56168?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 56168 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 56168 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56168?

The median home value in ZIP code 56168 is $169,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 56168 in?

ZIP code 56168 observes the CST timezone.