ZIP code 56170
Where is ZIP code 56170?
Ruthton, Minnesota
Pipestone County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56170 belongs to Ruthton, Minnesota in Pipestone County. 56170 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 507. About 546 people live in the 56170 area, where the median household income is $58,750. The closest ZIP codes are 56178 (Tyler, 7.8 mi north), 56139 (Holland, 8.2 mi southwest) and 56115 (Balaton, 10.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 56170 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ruthton |
| Also accepted | Florence |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Pipestone County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 507 |
| Coordinates | 44.1682, -96.0871 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 561 |
Population and income in 56170
| Population | 546 · lower than 79% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 9 · lower than 81% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.2 years · higher than 85% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $58,750 · lower than 90% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,920 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $100,000 · lower than 97% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $792 a month |
| Housing units | 280 |
| Households | 260 (2.1 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 62.61 sq mi (plus 0.73 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56170. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56170
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56178 | Tyler, MN | 7.8 mi N | Standard |
| 56139 | Holland, MN | 8.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 56115 | Balaton, MN | 10.8 mi E | Standard |
| 56151 | Lake Wilson, MN | 12.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 56186 | Woodstock, MN | 12.6 mi S | Standard |
| 56149 | Lake Benton, MN | 12.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 56169 | Russell, MN | 12.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 56164 | Pipestone, MN | 15.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 56132 | Garvin, MN | 16.4 mi E | Standard |
| 56113 | Arco, MN | 17.6 mi N | Standard |
| 56157 | Lynd, MN | 18.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 56122 | Chandler, MN | 19.1 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56170 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56170
123 MAIN ST
RUTHTON MN 56170
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts FLORENCE as the city name for 56170. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56170-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56170?
- 56170 is a Ruthton, Minnesota ZIP code. Florence is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 56170 in?
- ZIP code 56170 is in Pipestone County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56170 in?
- 56170 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56170?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56170 use area code 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56170?
- About 546 people live in ZIP code 56170, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56170?
- The median household income in 56170 is $58,750 a year, lower than 90% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56170?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56170 are 56178 (Tyler, 7.8 miles), 56139 (Holland, 8.2 miles), 56115 (Balaton, 10.8 miles) and 56151 (Lake Wilson, 12.2 miles).