Truman, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56088

Martin County, Minnesota — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,946
6/sq mi
$71,354
Median income
$153,300
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Truman pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56088 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56088 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 324.3 square miles in Truman, Martin County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,946 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56088 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56088 sits at $71,354 (13% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $33,702. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $153,300 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,039 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56088 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Martin County, so you can benchmark 56088 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 56088

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56088.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56088, Truman, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,946

Population

324.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56088?

34.3

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$71,354

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$33,702

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56088 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,354 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

922

Total Housing Units

849

Occupied Units

73

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$153,300

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,039

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 56088, employing approximately 467 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,075,000.

50

Businesses

467

Employees

$25.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 24.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 14.0%
Retail trade 6 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 5 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.0%
Wholesale trade 3 6.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 56088 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56088 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56088 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56088 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56075 Northrop, MN 171 6.3 mi
56060 Lewisville, MN 452 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56088 in?
ZIP code 56088 (Truman) is located in Martin County, Minnesota. Martin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/martin-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56088?
ZIP code 56088 in Truman, MN has a population of 1,946 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56088?
The median household income in ZIP 56088 is $71,354, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56088?
The median home value in ZIP 56088 is $153,300, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56088?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56088 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56088?
ZIP code 56088 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 467 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56088?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56088 are: Construction (12), Transportation and warehousing (7), Retail trade (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56088?
In ZIP code 56088, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56088?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56088 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56088?
In ZIP code 56088, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56088?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56088 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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