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Martin County
Dunnell, MN
56127
56127 ZIP Code — Dunnell, MN
Martin County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56127 is located in
Dunnell ,
Minnesota ,
within Martin County .
It covers approximately 54.94 square miles and serves a population of
539 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 507 .
About ZIP code 56127
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 $88,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
The gap between median ($46,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 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 56127 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
539
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
091
Geography
Land area
54.94 sq mi
Water area
0.08 sq mi
Latitude
43.5589
Longitude
-94.7745
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
507
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.4%
46.2%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
20.9%
33.2%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
20.5%
16.4%
26.5%
Over $200k
2.3%
4.2%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$46,875
Median household income
$1,059
Median monthly rent
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 146 27.1% 18 and over 393 72.9% 65 and over 157 29.1% Median age 42.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Group Count % White 513 94.8% Black or African American 22 4.1% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.4% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2 0.4% Two or more races 2 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.4%
46.2%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
20.9%
33.2%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
20.5%
16.4%
26.5%
Over $200k
2.3%
4.2%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.7% $10k–$15k 1.3% $15k–$25k 3.4% $25k–$35k 38.7% $35k–$50k 8.1% $50k–$75k 7.7% $75k–$100k 8.9% $100k–$150k 14.0% $150k–$200k 12.8% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $46,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $88,600 Median rent / month $1,059 Owner occupied 60.4% Renter occupied 39.6% Vacant 13.9% Single-family detached 98.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.8% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.69
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 24.2% 2000–2009 9.2% 1990–1999 0.4% 1980–1989 1.5% 1970–1979 4.4% 1960–1969 5.1% 1950–1959 12.1% 1940–1949 7.7% 1939 or earlier 35.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 2.6% 2 bedrooms 49.5% 3 bedrooms 24.5% 4 bedrooms 8.8% 5+ bedrooms 14.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 13.6% 2 vehicles 49.8% 3 or more 36.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 69.4% Electricity 1.3% Propane / LP gas 26.4% Wood 3.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 105 44.7% Cohabiting couple 25 10.6% Male householder, no spouse 11 4.7% Female householder, no spouse 94 40.0% Households with children under 18 54 23.0% Households with seniors (65+) 122 51.9% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.4% 33.4% Married 59.8% 36.2% Separated 0.5% 0.0% Widowed 1.6% 2.4% Divorced 1.6% 27.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
40.5%
Graduate / professional
2.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.7% Bachelor's or higher 17.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 6.3% Kindergarten 1 0.7% Elementary school 46 31.9% High school 82 56.9% College / grad school 6 4.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
20.4%
Finance & real estate
15.3%
Education & healthcare
13.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Professional & management
1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.9%
Public administration
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.3% Service 7.9% Sales & office 23.6% Natural resources & construction 20.4% Production & transportation 14.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.6% Government 6.5% Self-employed 6.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 67.6% Carpool 15.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.9% Work from home 13.3% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 27.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.2% Retirement income 40.0% Supplemental Security 6.0% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 6.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.0% High blood pressure 34.5% High cholesterol 34.4% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 8.7% Arthritis 26.3% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 6.6% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.7% Binge drinking 18.1% No physical activity 23.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 25.3% Depression 20.8% Fair or poor health 13.2% Poor mental health 12.5% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.0% Visited dentist 63.1% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 12.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 22 5.6%
Disability % Any disability 12.8% Under 18 15.1% 18–64 years 7.2% 65 and over 19.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.1% Public insurance 43.4% No insurance 1.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 524 97.2% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 517 95.9% Born in same state 517 95.9% Born in different state 264 49.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 22 4.1% Not a US citizen 22 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 85 15.8% French 26 4.8% Arab 26 4.8% Italian 20 3.7%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 18 3.3% English 5 0.9% German 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.6% Internet access 90.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56127
What city is ZIP code 56127 in?
ZIP code 56127 is primarily assigned to Dunnell, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56127 in?
ZIP code 56127 falls within Martin County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56127 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 56127 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 56127 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 56127 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56127?
The median home value in ZIP code 56127 is $88,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56127?
The median household income in ZIP code 56127 is $46,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56127 in?
ZIP code 56127 observes the CST timezone.
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