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Spicer, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56288

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

4,696
39/sq mi
$111,021
Median income
$422,300
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spicer pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56288 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56288 covers 121.7 square miles in Spicer, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,696 residents on file, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56288 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,021 (35% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $62,865. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. Median home value sits at $422,300 (65% above the state average), median rent at $843 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 56288 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kandiyohi County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 56288

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spicer, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56288.

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 56288, Spicer, 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

4,696

Population

121.7

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 56288?

52.2

Median Age

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$111,021

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$62,865

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56288 ranks nationally

Spicer, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,021 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,905

Total Housing Units

2,077

Occupied Units

828

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$422,300

Median Home Value

+65% vs state

$843

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56288 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 184
2021 +8.3% 199
2022 +13.8% 226
2023 +16.9% 265
2024 +0.9% 267

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 164 business establishments in ZIP 56288, employing approximately 1,029 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,729,000.

164

Businesses

1,029

Employees

$39.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 33 20.1%
Other services (except public administration) 17 10.4%
Retail trade 16 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 13 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 13 7.9%
Finance and insurance 12 7.3%
Manufacturing 8 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.7%
Wholesale trade 4 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.4%

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 56288 vs 56273 →

ZIP 56288 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 56288 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 56288 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 56288 ranks the highest 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
56273 New London, MN 4,797 5.5 mi
56251 Kandiyohi, MN 987 7.1 mi
56201 Willmar, MN 23,173 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kandiyohi County

56201 standard
Willmar, MN
Pop: 23,173
56273 standard
New London, MN
Pop: 4,797
56209 standard
Atwater, MN
Pop: 2,339
56316 standard
Brooten, MN
Pop: 1,580
56282 standard
Raymond, MN
Pop: 1,510
56279 standard
Pennock, MN
Pop: 1,271

Related Areas

Kandiyohi County Spicer, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56288 in? ▼
ZIP code 56288 (Spicer) is located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Kandiyohi County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kandiyohi-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56288? ▼
ZIP code 56288 in Spicer, MN has a population of 4,696 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56288? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56288 is $111,021, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56288? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56288 is $422,300, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56288? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56288 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56288? ▼
ZIP code 56288 has 164 business establishments employing approximately 1,029 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56288? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56288 are: Construction (33), Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56288? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56288 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56288? ▼
In ZIP code 56288, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 56288? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56288 is 22.9 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 56288? ▼
In ZIP code 56288, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56288? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56288 is 3.7% 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.