56173 ZIP Code — Steen, MN

Rock County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56173 is located in Steen, Minnesota, within Rock County. It covers approximately 24.04 square miles and serves a population of 255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56173

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 $120,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,219.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 56173 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

255
population
24.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56173 ZIP code map
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City Status
Steen Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 255
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 133
Geography
Land area 24.04 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 43.5439
Longitude -96.2326
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 46.3% 39.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 44.4% 33.4% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 8.0% 22.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 4.4% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

255
Population
11
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$54,219
Median household income
$32,166
Per capita income
$120,000
Median home value
$975
Median monthly rent
78.0%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
109
Housing units
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
11
4
5–9
4
10
10–14
9
5
15–19
5
15
20–24
12
14
25–34
12
16
35–44
13
15
45–54
13
11
55–59
9
9
60–64
8
18
65–74
15
5
75–84
5
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185622.0%
18 and over19978.0%
65 and over4718.4%
Median age37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Other race 2.3%
GroupCount%
White24995.4%
Hispanic or Latino62.3%
Other race62.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.3% 39.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 44.4% 33.4% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 8.0% 22.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 4.4% 8.5%
Under $10k 6.5%
$10k–$15k 4.9%
$15k–$25k 5.7%
$25k–$35k 12.2%
$35k–$50k 6.5%
$50k–$75k 31.7%
$75k–$100k 8.1%
$100k–$150k 18.7%
$150k–$200k 4.1%
$200k+ 1.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.5%
$10k–$15k4.9%
$15k–$25k5.7%
$25k–$35k12.2%
$35k–$50k6.5%
$50k–$75k31.7%
$75k–$100k8.1%
$100k–$150k18.7%
$150k–$200k4.1%
$200k+1.6%
Median income$54,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%
$50k–$100k 16.7%
$100k–$150k 11.5%
$150k–$200k 8.3%
$200k–$300k 26.0%
$300k–$500k 7.3%
$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$120,000
Median rent / month$975
Owner occupied78.0%
Renter occupied22.0%
Vacant9.6%
Single-family detached94.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.9%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.22

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.5%
2010–20194.4%
2000–20094.4%
1990–19994.4%
1980–19890.7%
1970–197914.0%
1960–196910.3%
1950–19597.4%
1940–19498.8%
1939 or earlier44.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.1%
2 bedrooms19.9%
3 bedrooms38.2%
4 bedrooms28.7%
5+ bedrooms8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.3%
1 vehicle25.2%
2 vehicles30.9%
3 or more40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity23.6%
Propane / LP gas69.9%
Fuel oil1.6%
Wood1.6%
No fuel used2.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5141.5%
Cohabiting couple2117.1%
Male householder, no spouse3730.1%
Female householder, no spouse1411.4%
Households with children under 182621.1%
Households with seniors (65+)2923.6%
Average household size2.07

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married51.2%22.2%
Married41.5%58.0%
Separated0.0%1.2%
Widowed1.6%4.9%
Divorced5.7%13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%
Some HS, no diploma 10.8%
HS graduate 37.1%
Some college, no degree 20.4%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 15.0%
Graduate / professional 3.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.8%
Bachelor's or higher18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool24.4%
Kindergarten12.2%
Elementary school2657.8%
High school1226.7%
College / grad school48.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 17.8%
Education & healthcare 17.8%
Agriculture & mining 15.5%
Manufacturing 10.9%
Finance & real estate 7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%
Retail trade 5.4%
Other services 5.4%
Professional & management 4.7%
Public administration 4.7%
Construction 3.1%
Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.1%
Service17.1%
Sales & office14.7%
Natural resources & construction9.3%
Production & transportation24.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.7%
Government9.3%
Self-employed14.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.8%
Carpool3.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.3%
Work from home14.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.7

Poverty

All people 13.3%
Under 18 years 23.2%
18 and over 10.6%
Married-couple families 3.9%
Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.6%
Retirement income14.6%
Supplemental Security7.3%
Cash public assistance2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP13.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure29.4%
High cholesterol29.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis22.5%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.0%
Cancer6.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.0%
Binge drinking20.6%
No physical activity22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.6%
Depression23.4%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health14.3%
Poor physical health10.0%
No health insurance11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.3%
Visited dentist63.9%
Cholesterol screening88.4%
Teeth loss12.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans105.2%
Disability%
Any disability11.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.9%
65 and over27.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.8%
Public insurance38.4%
No insurance11.6%
Uninsured under 193.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only23190.6%
Spanish41.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander41.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)24897.3%
Born in same state24897.3%
Born in different state9035.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen72.7%
Not a US citizen7100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English9436.9%
Italian135.1%
Polish114.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab83.1%
French62.4%
Dutch31.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access48.2%
Internet access88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56173

What city is ZIP code 56173 in?

ZIP code 56173 is primarily assigned to Steen, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56173 in?

ZIP code 56173 falls within Rock County, Minnesota.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56173?

The median home value in ZIP code 56173 is $120,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 56173?

ZIP code 56173 has an estimated population of 255 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56173?

The median household income in ZIP code 56173 is $54,219, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56173 in?

ZIP code 56173 observes the CST timezone.

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