Zip code 56088: Truman, Minnesota

Q: What city is zip code 56088?

56088 is assigned to Truman, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 56088 in?

56088 is mostly in Martin County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 56088?

About 2,071 people live in 56088, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 56088?

The median household income in 56088 is $71,354.

Q: What zip codes are near 56088?

The closest zip codes to 56088 are 56075, 56060, 56162, 56047, 56039.

Residential delivery areaMartin CountyCentral Time

Population

2,071

Median household income

$71K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$153K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,039/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

125 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 56088

56088 is a rural zip code in Truman, Minnesota (Martin County), covering 125 sq mi of land. About 2,071 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 34.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $71,354 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $153,300, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,039 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.4 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; management; and cleaning and personal care.

How 56088 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers18%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%45th of 852 in MN
Self-employed workers13.2%
84th
U.S. 10% · MN 9.3%360th of 852 in MN
Residents under 1826.3%
83rd
U.S. 22% · MN 22.9%193rd of 854 in MN
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%359th of 854 in MN
Residents 65 and older18.8%
66th
U.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%501st of 854 in MN
Housing vacancy7.9%
60th
U.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%506th of 851 in MN
Homeownership rate69.6%
52nd
U.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%744th of 851 in MN
Median household income$71,354
38th
U.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062563rd of 846 in MN
Poverty rate8.6%
36th
U.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%418th of 852 in MN
Uninsured rate5.3%
36th
U.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%285th of 853 in MN
Median earnings per worker$43,750
35th
U.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389668th of 851 in MN
Per capita income$33,702
30th
U.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237711th of 853 in MN
Rent-burdened renters44%
26th
U.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%371st of 828 in MN
Median gross rent$1,039
24th
U.S. $1,413 · MN $1,280284th of 757 in MN
Bachelor's degree or higher20.8%
23rd
U.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%529th of 854 in MN
Work from home8.1%
23rd
U.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%652nd of 852 in MN
Foreign-born residents3.2%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%294th of 854 in MN
Median age34.3
17th
U.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8783rd of 854 in MN
Broadband access85.6%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MN 91.6%655th of 851 in MN
Government workers9.3%
14th
U.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%715th of 852 in MN
Income inequality (Gini)0.385
12th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MN 0.453599th of 848 in MN
Median home value$153,300
10th
U.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300713th of 842 in MN
Average commute19.4 min
10th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min686th of 849 in MN
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · MN 4%607th of 852 in MN
Diversity index11.1
5th
U.S. 61.4 · MN 41.1665th of 854 in MN
Population2,071
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445408th of 854 in MN
Unemployment rate1.6%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%690th of 853 in MN
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi537th of 854 in MN

Measure	56088	Martin	MN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MN
Healthcare workers	18%	9.9%	10.9%	9.7%	99th	45th of 852
Self-employed workers	13.2%	12.9%	9.3%	10%	84th	360th of 852
Residents under 18	26.3%	22.8%	22.9%	22%	83rd	193rd of 854
Veterans	7.3%	8.9%	5.9%	6.2%	70th	359th of 854
Residents 65 and older	18.8%	24.6%	17.3%	17.2%	66th	501st of 854
Housing vacancy	7.9%	9.1%	9.3%	10.1%	60th	506th of 851
Homeownership rate	69.6%	68.9%	72.2%	65.2%	52nd	744th of 851
Median household income	$71,354	$59,507	$89,062	$80,734	38th	563rd of 846
Poverty rate	8.6%	13.1%	9.3%	12.5%	36th	418th of 852
Uninsured rate	5.3%	4.1%	4.7%	8.4%	36th	285th of 853
Median earnings per worker	$43,750	$44,283	$54,389	$49,666	35th	668th of 851
Per capita income	$33,702	$37,332	$48,237	$44,673	30th	711th of 853
Rent-burdened renters	44%	50.9%	48.1%	51.1%	26th	371st of 828
Median gross rent	$1,039	$761	$1,280	$1,413	24th	284th of 757
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.8%	23.8%	39.4%	35.7%	23rd	529th of 854
Work from home	8.1%	7.9%	17.6%	15.1%	23rd	652nd of 852
Foreign-born residents	3.2%	2.5%	8.7%	14.1%	19th	294th of 854
Median age	34.3	43.9	38.8	38.9	17th	783rd of 854
Broadband accessWeakness	85.6%	86.3%	91.6%	91%	14th	655th of 851
Government workers	9.3%	11.5%	12.9%	14.5%	14th	715th of 852
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.385	0.455	0.453	0.483	12th	599th of 848
Median home value	$153,300	$163,500	$329,300	$332,700	10th	713th of 842
Average commuteStrength	19.4 min	16.9 min	22.7 min	26.4 min	10th	686th of 849
Tech workers	0.7%	0.7%	4%	3.8%	8th	607th of 852
Diversity index	11.1	21.7	41.1	61.4	5th	665th of 854
Population	2,071	19,780	5,739,445	334,922,499	3rd	408th of 854
Unemployment rateStrength	1.6%	4.2%	4.1%	5.2%	3rd	690th of 853
Population density	17/sq mi	28/sq mi	72/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	537th of 854

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

17%

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.3

Under 18

26.3%

65 and over

18.8%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0.0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

11.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 849
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 63.7%
Married couples: 47.7%
Living alone: 30.5%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

Median household income

56088

$71,354

Martin Co.

$59,507

Minnesota

$89,062

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,702

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.385

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

56088

$153,300

Martin Co.

$163,500

Minnesota

$329,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

56088

$1,039

Martin Co.

$761

Minnesota

$1,280

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

0.5%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 922
Owner-occupied: 69.6%
Vacant: 7.9%
Median year built: 1952
Median rooms: 6.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16.5%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

28%

10–19

23%

20–29

28%

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

70.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

18%

Management

12%

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Education

Sales

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Food service

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Police and fire

0.6%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Agriculture and mining

14%

Manufacturing

10%

Construction

Retail

Education

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Information

0.7%

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$43,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	56088	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,856	$74,888
Service	$25,160	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,063	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,813	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,170	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

35%

Some college

25%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 5%
Households with broadband: 85.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 54.5%
No internet access: 10.4%
Without health insurance: 5.3%
Limited-English households: 1.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Truman
State: Minnesota
County: Martin County
Center point: 43.8254° N, 94.4581° W
Land area: 125 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

56088 spans 3 counties

Martin County68% of land
Watonwan County24% of land
Blue Earth County8% of land

Zip codes near 56088

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
56075	Northrop, MN	6.3 mi	176	$73,750	$121,400
56060	Lewisville, MN	7.2 mi	400	$80,093	$102,100
56162	Ormsby, MN	11 mi	313	$88,625	$97,200
56047	Huntley, MN · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
56039	Granada, MN	13 mi	880	$84,342	$159,300
56181	Welcome, MN	13 mi	1,280	$55,750	$114,100
56176	Trimont, MN	13 mi	888	$59,125	$126,500
56031	Fairmont, MN	14 mi	11,665	$54,847	$179,300
56098	Winnebago, MN	14 mi	1,970	$69,000	$147,900
56090	Vernon Center, MN	14 mi	596	$73,750	$188,600
56081	Saint James, MN	15 mi	6,172	$67,337	$163,800
56010	Amboy, MN	15 mi	1,159	$80,156	$167,900

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Questions about 56088

What city is zip code 56088?

56088 is assigned to Truman, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 56088 in?

56088 is mostly in Martin County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 56088?

About 2,071 people live in 56088, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 56088 in?

56088 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 56088?

The median household income in 56088 is $71,354.

What zip codes are near 56088?

The closest zip codes to 56088 are 56075, 56060, 56162, 56047, 56039.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56088, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.