ZIP Code 56170 - Ruthton Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56170 is located in Ruthton Minnesota. Portions of 56170 are also in Florence and Aetna Township and Ellsborough Township and Shelburne Township and Altona Township and Verdi Township and Lake Benton Township and Fountain Prairie Township. 56170 is primarily within Pipestone County, with some portions in Lincoln County and Murray County. Regionally, 56170 is located in the Sioux Falls Area.
ZIP Code 56170 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ruthton |
| Primary County | Pipestone County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 502 |
| Area Code(s) | 507 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56170 Map
56170 Demographics
56170 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56170 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56170 is White. The current unemployment level in 56170 is 4.9%.
| Population | 502 |
| Population Growth Rate | -11.09% |
| Population Density | 5 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 226 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,556 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $180,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.07% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.75% |
56170 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 553 | 90.07% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 9.77% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56170 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 94.58% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 4.43% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56170 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 29 | 8.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 40 | 11.8% |
| High School Diploma | 170 | 50.15% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 13 | 3.83% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 35 | 10.32% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 12.68% |
| Masters Degree | 4 | 1.18% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.88% |
56170 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.18508911, -96.19126129 |
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| Regions | Sioux Falls Area Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Marshall, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 106 Square Miles |
56170 Schools
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56170 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 46k - Prairie Coteau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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