ZIP code 56140
Where is ZIP code 56140?
Ihlen, Minnesota
Pipestone County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 56140 belongs to Ihlen, Minnesota in Pipestone County. 56140 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Ihlen post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 507. About 81 people live in the 56140 area, where the median household income is $66,250. The closest ZIP codes are 56144 (Jasper, 3.6 mi south), 56164 (Pipestone, 7.6 mi northeast) and 56134 (Hardwick, 11 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 56140 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ihlen |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Pipestone County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 507 |
| Coordinates | 43.9072, -96.3673 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 561 |
Population and income in 56140
| Population | 81 · lower than 98% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 853 · higher than 85% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.6 years · higher than 59% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $66,250 · lower than 76% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,537 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 35% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $86,200 · lower than 98% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 44 |
| Households | 43 (1.88 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56140. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56140
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56144 | Jasper, MN | 3.6 mi S | Standard |
| 56164 | Pipestone, MN | 7.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 56134 | Hardwick, MN | 11 mi SE | Standard |
| 56128 | Edgerton, MN | 11.1 mi E | Standard |
| 57065 | Trent, SD | 13.2 mi W | Standard |
| 56186 | Woodstock, MN | 13.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 56139 | Holland, MN | 14.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 57024 | Egan, SD | 15.1 mi W | Standard |
| 57030 | Garretson, SD | 15.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 56147 | Kenneth, MN | 16.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 57028 | Flandreau, SD | 16.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 56153 | Leota, MN | 18.3 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56140 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56140
PO BOX 123
IHLEN MN 56140
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56140-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56140?
- 56140 is a Ihlen, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56140 in?
- ZIP code 56140 is in Pipestone County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56140 in?
- 56140 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56140?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56140 use area code 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56140?
- About 81 people live in ZIP code 56140, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56140?
- The median household income in 56140 is $66,250 a year, lower than 76% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- Can I use 56140 for a street address?
- No. 56140 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Ihlen use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56140?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56140 are 56144 (Jasper, 3.6 miles), 56164 (Pipestone, 7.6 miles), 56134 (Hardwick, 11 miles) and 56128 (Edgerton, 11.1 miles).