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Pipestone County, MN
8 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Pipestone County, Minnesota.
Population
9,284
Land area
465sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Pipestone County
Pipestone County at a glance
- Pipestone County is 72% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,628, 22% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,200 (57% below Minnesota) and median rent is $754 a month.
- Its largest cities are Pipestone (4,129), Edgerton (1,104) and Holland (292).
Local data for Pipestone County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pipestone County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,628
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$140,200
Prices +2.1% in a year
Median rent
$754/mo
Homeownership
80.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,181), Dutch Americans (1,616), Norwegian Americans (1,275).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,558
4,239 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,271
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.5M
FY 2026, $5,566 per person
PPP loans
$38.2M
1,150 loans, 4,517 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$31.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pipestone County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pipestone County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
620
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
28.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pipestone County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pipestone County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pipestone County, MN?
- Pipestone is the largest city or town in Pipestone County, with about 4,129 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pipestone County?
- Pipestone County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56128, 56139, 56140, 56164, 56170.
- What is the population of Pipestone County, MN?
- About 9,284 people live in Pipestone County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pipestone County?
- Pipestone County borders Brookings County, SD, Lyon County, Rock County, Murray County, Moody County, SD, Lincoln County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023