56343 ZIP Code, Kensington, MN
56343 is a ZIP code in Kensington, Minnesota — mostly in Douglas County (66% of its land), with smaller parts in Pope, Stevens and Grant counties. It covers 70 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56339, 56327 and 56349. 759 people live here in 369 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $64,659, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 52.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Kensington, MN
- County: Douglas County
- Land area: 70 sq mi
- Population: 759
- Median household income: $64,659
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 759 |
| Households | 369 |
| Median household income | $64,659 |
| Income per person | $46,914 |
| Median age | 52.1 |
| Homeowners | 90.2% |
| Median home value | $252,400 |
| Median rent | $820 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% |
| Broadband internet | 87.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.0% |
| $15–25K | 5.4% |
| $25–35K | 8.9% |
| $35–50K | 11.4% |
| $50–75K | 22.8% |
| $75–100K | 13.3% |
| $100–150K | 18.2% |
| $150–200K | 6.2% |
| $200K+ | 8.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.0% |
| 10–19 | 9.5% |
| 20–24 | 2.5% |
| 25–34 | 9.4% |
| 35–44 | 8.0% |
| 45–54 | 16.6% |
| 55–64 | 18.6% |
| 65–74 | 17.7% |
| 75+ | 10.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.1% |
| Owned outright | 30.2% |
| Rented | 7.0% |
| Vacant | 27.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 2.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.8% |
Businesses in 56343
32 business establishments with 163 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Construction: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56339 — Hoffman city, MN (5.6 mi)
- 56327 — Farwell city, MN (5.8 mi)
- 56349 — Lowry city, MN (10.7 mi)
- 56311 — Barrett city, MN (11.2 mi)
- 56323 — Cyrus city, MN (11.5 mi)
- 56315 — Millerville city, MN (14 mi)
- 56332 — Garfield city, MN (15.5 mi)
- 56235 — Donnelly city, MN (15.8 mi)
Areas that include 56343
- Kensington, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Douglas County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Pope County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Stevens County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56343, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56343 in?
- 56343 is a Kensington, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56343 in?
- 56343 is mostly in Douglas County (66% of its land), with smaller parts in Pope, Stevens and Grant counties.
- What is the population of 56343?
- About 759 people (±100), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 910.
- What is the median household income in 56343?
- $64,659 (±$15,031), 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 56343?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56343 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56343?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56339 (5.6 mi, Hoffman), 56327 (5.8 mi, Farwell), 56349 (10.7 mi, Lowry), 56311 (11.2 mi, Barrett), 56323 (11.5 mi, Cyrus) and 56315 (14 mi, Millerville).
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