ZIP code 56343: Kensington, MN
56343 is a ZIP code in Kensington, Minnesota, mainly in Douglas County, part of the Alexandria, MN micro area. About 759 people live here.
- Population
- 759
- Median household income
- $64,659
- Typical home value
- $274,400+6.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $820gross, per month
- Median age
- 52.1
- Homeowners
- 90.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 56343 details
| City | Kensington |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Douglas County (also partly Pope County, Stevens County, Grant County) |
| Metro area | Alexandria, MN |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 69.5 sq mi, plus 6.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 11 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 24.2 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 45.79606, -95.71309 |
Median rent in 56343 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $583/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,188/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 56343
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56339 | Hoffman, MN | 5.6 mi | 1,115 |
| 56327 | Farwell, MN | 5.8 mi | 729 |
| 56341 | Holmes City, MN | 8.6 mi | — |
| 56349 | Lowry, MN | 10.7 mi | 829 |
| 56311 | Barrett, MN | 11.2 mi | 666 |
| 56323 | Cyrus, MN | 11.5 mi | 612 |
| 56315 | Brandon, MN | 14.0 mi | 1,803 |
| 56332 | Garfield, MN | 15.5 mi | 1,627 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 56343?
A typical home in ZIP code 56343 is worth about $274,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $64,659 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Minnesota average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $274,400 homeWhat can a $64,659 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 56343
What city is ZIP code 56343?
ZIP code 56343 is in Kensington, MN, in Douglas County.
What county is ZIP code 56343 in?
56343 is mainly in Douglas County, Minnesota, and partly in Pope County, Stevens County and Grant County.
What is the population of ZIP code 56343?
About 759 people live in ZIP code 56343, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 56343 in?
56343 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.