56684 ZIP Code — Trail, MN

Polk County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56684 is located in Trail, Minnesota, within Polk County. It covers approximately 123.58 square miles and serves a population of 400 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56684

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,500. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56684 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

400
population
123.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56684 ZIP code map
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City Status
Trail Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 400
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 119
Geography
Land area 123.58 sq mi
Water area 0.22 sq mi
Latitude 47.8761
Longitude -95.6125
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 218
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.7% 44.0% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 25.2% 31.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 25.2% 20.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.9% 3.3% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

400
Population
3
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$82,500
Median household income
$34,541
Per capita income
$158,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.3%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
181
Housing units
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
14
Under 5
14
12
5–9
12
12
10–14
12
18
15–19
18
13
20–24
13
17
25–34
16
22
35–44
21
30
45–54
30
7
55–59
7
15
60–64
14
29
65–74
28
11
75–84
11
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189223.0%
18 and over30877.0%
65 and over8320.8%
Median age40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%
Black or African American 1%
Two or more races 1%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White39197.8%
Black or African American41%
Two or more races41%
Asian10.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.7% 44.0% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 25.2% 31.7% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 25.2% 20.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.9% 3.3% 8.5%
Under $10k 4.3%
$10k–$15k 1.4%
$15k–$25k 3.6%
$25k–$35k 10.7%
$35k–$50k 12.9%
$50k–$75k 13.6%
$75k–$100k 7.1%
$100k–$150k 21.4%
$150k–$200k 22.9%
$200k+ 2.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.3%
$10k–$15k1.4%
$15k–$25k3.6%
$25k–$35k10.7%
$35k–$50k12.9%
$50k–$75k13.6%
$75k–$100k7.1%
$100k–$150k21.4%
$150k–$200k22.9%
$200k+2.1%
Median income$82,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%
$50k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 14.4%
$150k–$200k 17.4%
$200k–$300k 11.4%
$300k–$500k 22.0%
$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$158,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied94.3%
Renter occupied5.7%
Vacant25.9%
Single-family detached84.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes15.9%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.86

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201910.1%
2000–200911.1%
1990–19992.6%
1980–198919.0%
1970–197914.8%
1960–19694.2%
1950–19599.5%
1940–19497.4%
1939 or earlier21.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom1.6%
2 bedrooms23.3%
3 bedrooms43.9%
4 bedrooms16.9%
5+ bedrooms13.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle17.9%
2 vehicles25.7%
3 or more55.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.9%
Electricity21.4%
Propane / LP gas52.1%
Fuel oil13.6%
Wood10.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9467.1%
Cohabiting couple1410.0%
Male householder, no spouse2215.7%
Female householder, no spouse107.1%
Households with children under 184230.0%
Households with seniors (65+)5640.0%
Average household size2.86

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.3%17.2%
Married64.0%62.6%
Separated1.2%0.6%
Widowed3.7%5.5%
Divorced3.7%14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.3%
HS graduate 44.3%
Some college, no degree 23.3%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate / professional 2.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.7%
Bachelor's or higher16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool45.0%
Kindergarten33.8%
Elementary school4252.5%
High school2227.5%
College / grad school911.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%
Agriculture & mining 15.5%
Construction 10.7%
Transportation & utilities 8.7%
Wholesale trade 8.3%
Retail trade 7.8%
Manufacturing 6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%
Finance & real estate 4.4%
Professional & management 1.5%
Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.7%
Service18.9%
Sales & office12.6%
Natural resources & construction18.0%
Production & transportation8.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.6%
Government10.2%
Self-employed9.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.5%
Carpool11.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk9.1%
Work from home8.6%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.9

Poverty

All people 14.0%
Under 18 years 26.1%
18 and over 10.4%
Married-couple families 4.3%
Female-led households 69.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.3%
Retirement income23.6%
Supplemental Security7.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP9.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.8%
High blood pressure34.1%
High cholesterol33.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis27.0%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.8%
Binge drinking18.4%
No physical activity23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.0%
Depression22.4%
Fair or poor health13.6%
Poor mental health13.3%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist66.7%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss11.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans216.8%
Disability%
Any disability7.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years4.4%
65 and over22.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.5%
Public insurance45.5%
No insurance4.8%
Uninsured under 196.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only37293.0%
Spanish10.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages10.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)39598.8%
Born in same state39298.0%
Born in different state31077.5%
Foreign born30.8%
Naturalized citizen51.2%
Not a US citizen5100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish19448.5%
Italian82%
French71.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab71.8%
German30.8%
Dutch30.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.0%
Internet access91.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56684

What city is ZIP code 56684 in?

ZIP code 56684 is primarily assigned to Trail, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56684 in?

ZIP code 56684 falls within Pennington County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56684 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 56684 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56684 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 56684 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56684?

The median home value in ZIP code 56684 is $158,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 56684?

ZIP code 56684 has an estimated population of 400 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56684 in?

ZIP code 56684 observes the CST timezone.

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