ZIP Code 56343 - Kensington Minnesota

ZIP Code 56343 is located in Kensington Minnesota. Portions of 56343 are also in Solem Township and Holmes City Township and Nora Township (Pope County) and Urness Township and Moe Township. 56343 is primarily within Douglas County, with some portions in Pope County and Stevens County. Regionally, it is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.

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ZIP Code 56343 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameKensington
Primary CountyDouglas County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)845
Area Code(s)320
Current Time
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56343 Demographics

56343 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 56343 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56343 is White. The current unemployment level in 56343 is 2.3%.

Population845
Population Growth Rate-6.88%
Population Density14 People per Square Mile
Total Households434
Percentage High Income Households1.1%
Median Household Income (2021)$57,500
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$60,040
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)2.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 98.90%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 91.67%

56343 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White89998.9%
Black00%
Hispanic80.88%
Asian10.11%
Native American10.11%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

56343 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White11092.44%
Black21.68%
Hispanic65.04%
Asian00%
Native American10.84%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

56343 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College426.66%
Bachelor Degree568.87%
High School Diploma22535.66%
No High School Diploma10.16%
GED or Alternate182.85%
1 or More Years of College13821.87%
Associates Degree12619.97%
Masters Degree213.33%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree40.63%

56343 Geography

Coordinates45.80064011,-95.68218994
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Cities/Towns in 56343
RegionMetro Minneapolis-St. Paul
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaAlexandria, MN
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area62 Square Miles

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56343 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 4a: -30F to -25F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion51j - Alexandria Moraines and Detroit Lakes Outwash Plain

56343 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)-26193346556058473521532
Avg Max Temp (°F)18253755697782807057372352
Avg Precip (In.).83.611.411.872.924.073.543.312.362.221.22.5124.88

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