56243 ZIP Code, Grove City, MN
56243 is a ZIP code in Grove City, Minnesota in Meeker County. It covers 93 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56209, 55355 and 55329. 1,921 people live here in 775 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $71,528, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Grove City, MN
- County: Meeker County
- Land area: 93 sq mi
- Population: 1,921
- Median household income: $71,528
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,921 |
| Households | 775 |
| Median household income | $71,528 |
| Income per person | $36,341 |
| Median age | 39.6 |
| Homeowners | 80.5% |
| Median home value | $178,900 |
| Median rent | $822 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% |
| Broadband internet | 81.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 0.6% |
| $15–25K | 8.4% |
| $25–35K | 6.5% |
| $35–50K | 15.7% |
| $50–75K | 18.2% |
| $75–100K | 11.1% |
| $100–150K | 24.4% |
| $150–200K | 7.1% |
| $200K+ | 5.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.2% |
| 10–19 | 15.0% |
| 20–24 | 7.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.7% |
| 35–44 | 12.2% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65–74 | 12.4% |
| 75+ | 5.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.7% |
| Owned outright | 28.9% |
| Rented | 17.0% |
| Vacant | 12.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.9% |
| Townhome | 2.4% |
| 2–4 units | 3.0% |
| 5–19 units | 3.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.2% |
| Mobile / other | 4.2% |
Businesses in 56243
33 business establishments with 220 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 5
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
- Construction: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Manufacturing: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56209 — Atwater city, MN (6.8 mi)
- 55355 — Litchfield city, MN (8.3 mi)
- 55329 — Eden Valley city, MN (11.2 mi)
- 56251 — Kandiyohi city, MN (11.5 mi)
- 56288 — Spicer city, MN (13.5 mi)
- 55324 — Darwin city, MN (14.7 mi)
- 55389 — Watkins city, MN (14.8 mi)
- 56228 — Cosmos city, MN (15.1 mi)
Areas that include 56243
- Grove City, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Meeker County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of households with children in Meeker County
- No. 3 of 11: lowest median age in Meeker County
- No. 2 of 11: fastest population growth in Meeker County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56243, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56243 in?
- 56243 is a Grove City, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56243 in?
- 56243 is in Meeker County.
- What is the population of 56243?
- About 1,921 people (±172), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,690.
- What is the median household income in 56243?
- $71,528 (±$12,063), 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 56243?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56243 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56243?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56209 (6.8 mi, Atwater), 55355 (8.3 mi, Litchfield), 55329 (11.2 mi, Eden Valley), 56251 (11.5 mi, Kandiyohi), 56288 (13.5 mi, Spicer) and 55324 (14.7 mi, Darwin).
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