ZIP code 56170: Ruthton, MN
ZIP code 56170 is in Ruthton (41% of residents) and Florence (5.1%), in Pipestone County (74%), Murray County (13%), Lyon County (11%) and Lincoln County (2.5%), Minnesota. 54% of its residents live outside city limits. It is in Minnesota's 7th congressional district. Its state senate districts are State Senate District 21 (89%) and State Senate District 15 (11%); its state house districts are State House District 21A (89%) and State House District 15A (11%).
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City and county
| City or town | Share of ZIP residents |
|---|---|
| Ruthton | 41% |
| Florence | 5.1% |
| County | Share of ZIP residents |
|---|---|
| Pipestone County | 74% |
| Murray County | 13% |
| Lyon County | 11% |
| Lincoln County | 2.5% |
| Town or county subdivision | Share of ZIP residents |
|---|---|
| Ruthton city | 41% |
| Aetna township | 29% |
| Ellsborough township | 13% |
| Shelburne township | 6.2% |
| Florence city | 5.1% |
| Fountain Prairie township | 3.1% |
| Hope township | 2.5% |
| Cameron township | land only |
Congressional district
| Congressional district | Share of ZIP residents |
|---|---|
| Minnesota's 7th congressional district (MN-07) | 100% |
Elected officials
| Office | Member | Contact | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Representative (MN-07) | Michelle Fischbach (R) | 202-225-2165 | 100% |
| U.S. Senator | Amy Klobuchar (D) | 202-224-3244 · contact form | statewide |
| U.S. Senator | Tina Smith (D) | 202-224-5641 · contact form | statewide |
| State Senator (State Senate District 21) | Bill Weber (R) | 89% | |
| State Senator (State Senate District 15) | Gary Dahms (R) | 11% | |
| State Representative (State House District 15A) | Chris Swedzinski (R) | 507-829-7754 | 11% |
Elected under MN's previous legislative map; the district's lines changed for 2026.
Officials serving now (members of Congress until January 3, 2027). Sources: State legislators: Open States (public domain); Members of Congress: the @unitedstates project, congress-legislators (CC0).
Local government
- Ruthton laws: search for the Ruthton, Minnesota code of ordinances
- Florence laws: search for the Florence, Minnesota code of ordinances
- Pipestone County laws: search for the Pipestone County, Minnesota code of ordinances
- Murray County website: http://www.murray-countymn.com
- Murray County laws: search for the Murray County, Minnesota code of ordinances
State legislative districts
| State senate district | Share of ZIP residents |
|---|---|
| State Senate District 21 | 89% |
| State Senate District 15 | 11% |
| State house district | Share of ZIP residents |
|---|---|
| State House District 21A | 89% |
| State House District 15A | 11% |
Voting precincts
8 voting precincts overlap ZIP 56170. Map them, with each precinct's share of the ZIP's residents.
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ZIP 56170 here is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which approximates the USPS ZIP Code; PO-box-only ZIPs have none. Districts are the maps in force for the November 3, 2026 election.