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Trimont, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56176

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

1,137
7/sq mi
$59,125
Median income
$126,500
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trimont pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56176 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56176 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trimont, Martin County, Minnesota, home to just 1,137 residents across 157.9 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56176 reports a modest median household income of $59,125 (28% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $41,213. Poverty here runs at 10.2%, with unemployment measured at 0.9%. Housing costs here run $126,500 for a typical home value (51% below the state average), with rent averaging $620 a month; 76.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 56176, 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 56176

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trimont, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56176.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56176, Trimont, 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

1,137

Population

157.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56176?

42.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

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?

$59,125

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$41,213

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56176 ranks nationally

Trimont, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,125 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

431

Total Housing Units

401

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$126,500

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$620

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 35 business establishments in ZIP 56176, employing approximately 247 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,968,000.

35

Businesses

247

Employees

$14.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 5 14.3%
Finance and insurance 4 11.4%
Utilities 3 8.6%
Wholesale trade 3 8.6%
Retail trade 3 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 8.6%

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 56176 vs 56162 →

ZIP 56176 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 56176 ranks #3 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 56176 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 56176 ranks #4 of 5 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
56162 Ormsby, MN 285 4.8 mi
56160 Odin, MN 214 5.4 mi
56171 Sherburn, MN 1,821 8.3 mi
56181 Welcome, MN 1,147 9.0 mi

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Pop: 12,401
56088 standard
Truman, MN
Pop: 1,946
56171 standard
Sherburn, MN
Pop: 1,821
56181 standard
Welcome, MN
Pop: 1,147
56039 standard
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Pop: 957
56121 standard
Ceylon, MN
Pop: 659

Related Areas

Martin County Trimont, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56176 in? ▼
ZIP code 56176 (Trimont) 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 56176? ▼
ZIP code 56176 in Trimont, MN has a population of 1,137 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56176? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56176 is $59,125, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56176? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56176 is $126,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56176? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56176 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56176? ▼
ZIP code 56176 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 247 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56176? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56176 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Health care and social assistance (5), Finance and insurance (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56176? ▼
In ZIP code 56176, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 56176? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56176 is 21.8 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 56176? ▼
In ZIP code 56176, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56176? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56176 is 10.2% 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.