PlainZIP

Dunnell, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56127

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

398
3/sq mi
$42,292
Median income
$115,600
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56127 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dunnell, Martin County, Minnesota, home to just 398 residents across 137.2 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56127 reports a modest median household income of $42,292 (49% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $35,436. Poverty here runs at 4.9%, with unemployment measured at 24.8%. The typical home here is valued at $115,600 (55% below the state average); renters pay a median of $850 monthly, and 65.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 56127, plus 6 more within Martin 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 56127, Dunnell, 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

398

Population

137.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56127?

43.9

Median Age

42.6%

Male

57.4%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 5.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$42,292

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$35,436

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

24.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56127 ranks nationally

Dunnell, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,292 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 45.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

252

Total Housing Units

211

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$115,600

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 56127, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,153,000.

7

Businesses

36

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 56127 vs 56171 →

ZIP 56127 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 56127 ranks #4 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 56127 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 56127 ranks #4 of 4 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
56171 Sherburn, MN 1,821 8.3 mi
51334 Estherville, IA 7,661 10.1 mi
56111 Alpha, MN 420 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Martin County

56031 standard
Fairmont, MN
Pop: 12,401
56088 standard
Truman, MN
Pop: 1,946
56171 standard
Sherburn, MN
Pop: 1,821
56181 standard
Welcome, MN
Pop: 1,147
56176 standard
Trimont, MN
Pop: 1,137
56039 standard
Granada, MN
Pop: 957

Related Areas

Martin County Dunnell, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56127 in? ▼
ZIP code 56127 (Dunnell) 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 56127? ▼
ZIP code 56127 in Dunnell, MN has a population of 398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56127 is $42,292, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56127 is $115,600, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56127 is White at 94.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56127? ▼
ZIP code 56127 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56127? ▼
In ZIP code 56127, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 56127? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56127 is 31.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56127? ▼
In ZIP code 56127, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56127 is 4.9% 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.