PlainZIP

Twin Lakes, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56089

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

155
79/sq mi
$56,250
Median income
$73,300
Median home value
3.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Twin Lakes pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
79
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56089 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56089 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Twin Lakes, Freeborn County, Minnesota, home to just 155 residents across 2.0 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56089 reports a modest median household income of $56,250 (32% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $33,872. Local economic indicators show a 15.6% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $73,300 (71% below the state average); renters pay a median of $571 monthly, and 82.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 56089, plus 6 more within Freeborn County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56089, Twin Lakes, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

155

Population

2.0

Area (sq mi)

79

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56089?

42.8

Median Age

60.7%

Male

39.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$56,250

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$33,872

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56089 ranks nationally

Twin Lakes, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,250 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.8%

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

What does housing look like?

109

Total Housing Units

92

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$73,300

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

$571

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 56089 vs 56029 →

ZIP 56089 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 56089 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 56089 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 56089 ranks #6 of 6 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
56029 Emmons, MN 744 5.3 mi
56020 Conger, MN 115 6.3 mi
56007 Albert Lea, MN 21,228 8.7 mi
56009 Alden, MN 1,613 9.5 mi
50450 Lake Mills, IA 2,897 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Freeborn County

56007 standard
Albert Lea, MN
Pop: 21,228
56036 standard
Glenville, MN
Pop: 1,959
56009 standard
Alden, MN
Pop: 1,613
56016 standard
Clarks Grove, MN
Pop: 1,096
56045 standard
Hollandale, MN
Pop: 813
56029 standard
Emmons, MN
Pop: 744

Related Areas

Freeborn County Twin Lakes, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56089 in? ▼
ZIP code 56089 (Twin Lakes) is located in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Freeborn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/freeborn-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56089? ▼
ZIP code 56089 in Twin Lakes, MN has a population of 155 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56089? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56089 is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56089? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56089 is $73,300, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56089? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56089 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56089? ▼
In ZIP code 56089, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56089? ▼
In ZIP code 56089, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56089? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56089 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.