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 Low-density area
- $59,125
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,213. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 0.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,500 (51% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $620; owner occupancy is 76.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Martin County, so 56176 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 56176?
42.4
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$41,213
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56176 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Trimont, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,125 11th percentile higher than 11% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
431housing units
431
Total Housing Units
401
Occupied Units
30
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,500
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 56176 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56171
Sherburn (56171)
1,821 residents
- 56181
Welcome (56181)
1,147 residents
- 56176
Trimont (56176)
1,137 residents
- 56162 285
Ormsby (56162)
285 residents
- 56160 214
Odin (56160)
214 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56176 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56176 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56162
Ormsby (56162)
$88,625 median income
- 56171
Sherburn (56171)
$72,554 median income
- 56160
Odin (56160)
$66,667 median income
- 56176
Trimont (56176)
$59,125 median income
- 56181
Welcome (56181)
$55,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56176, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,137 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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