56051 ZIP Code, Kiester, MN
56051 is a ZIP code in Kiester, Minnesota in Faribault County. It covers 29 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50473, 56014 and 56029. 610 people live here in 294 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $54,286, well below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 50.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Kiester, MN
- County: Faribault County
- Land area: 29 sq mi
- Population: 610
- Median household income: $54,286
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 610 |
| Households | 294 |
| Median household income | $54,286 |
| Income per person | $35,990 |
| Median age | 50.1 |
| Homeowners | 83.7% |
| Median home value | $68,100 |
| Median rent | $900 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% |
| Broadband internet | 79.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.8% |
| $10–15K | 11.6% |
| $15–25K | 6.1% |
| $25–35K | 5.8% |
| $35–50K | 13.9% |
| $50–75K | 20.7% |
| $75–100K | 18.0% |
| $100–150K | 13.3% |
| $150–200K | 2.0% |
| $200K+ | 3.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 3.6% |
| 10–19 | 14.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.3% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 17.9% |
| 65–74 | 13.6% |
| 75+ | 11.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.6% |
| Owned outright | 42.0% |
| Rented | 12.2% |
| Vacant | 23.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.1% |
| Townhome | 3.4% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 4.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 9.9% |
Businesses in 56051
12 business establishments with 74 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50473 — Scarville city, IA (5.3 mi)
- 56014 — Bricelyn city, MN (6.4 mi)
- 56029 — Emmons city, MN (8.7 mi)
- 50478 — Thompson city, IA (9.7 mi)
- 56020 — Conger city, MN (10.4 mi)
- 50465 — Rake city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 56033 — Frost city, MN (11.7 mi)
- 56009 — Alden city, MN (11.9 mi)
Areas that include 56051
- Kiester, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Faribault County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56051, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56051 in?
- 56051 is a Kiester, MN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Kiester; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56051 in?
- 56051 is in Faribault County.
- What is the population of 56051?
- About 610 people (±68), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 640.
- What is the median household income in 56051?
- $54,286 (±$6,774), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56051?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56051 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56051?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50473 (5.3 mi, Scarville), 56014 (6.4 mi, Bricelyn), 56029 (8.7 mi, Emmons), 50478 (9.7 mi, Thompson), 56020 (10.4 mi, Conger) and 50465 (10.7 mi, Rake).
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