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Lyon County
Garvin, MN
56132
56132 ZIP Code — Garvin, MN
Lyon County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56132 is located in
Garvin ,
Minnesota ,
within Lyon County .
It covers approximately 58.58 square miles and serves a population of
464 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 507 .
About ZIP code 56132
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 $237,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($64,750) 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. 51% 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 30 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 56132 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
464
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
083
Geography
Land area
58.58 sq mi
Water area
3.71 sq mi
Latitude
44.1962
Longitude
-95.7653
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
507
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.2%
43.6%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
28.3%
32.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
23.0%
20.0%
26.5%
Over $200k
4.4%
3.7%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$64,750
Median household income
$237,500
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 59 12.7% 18 and over 405 87.3% 65 and over 151 32.5% Median age 59.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 451 97.2% Two or more races 11 2.4% Asian 2 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.2%
43.6%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
28.3%
32.7%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
23.0%
20.0%
26.5%
Over $200k
4.4%
3.7%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $10k–$15k 1.8% $15k–$25k 13.3% $25k–$35k 7.6% $35k–$50k 15.1% $50k–$75k 17.8% $75k–$100k 12.4% $100k–$150k 17.8% $150k–$200k 6.7% $200k+ 6.2% Median income $64,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $237,500 Median rent / month $967 Owner occupied 92.9% Renter occupied 7.1% Vacant 38.2% Single-family detached 94.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.2% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.06
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.3% 2000–2009 9.3% 1990–1999 14.8% 1980–1989 16.5% 1970–1979 8.2% 1960–1969 7.7% 1950–1959 10.7% 1940–1949 2.5% 1939 or earlier 20.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.9% 2 bedrooms 23.4% 3 bedrooms 42.3% 4 bedrooms 15.7% 5+ bedrooms 11.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.9% 1 vehicle 15.6% 2 vehicles 40.0% 3 or more 43.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.0% Electricity 9.8% Propane / LP gas 74.2% Fuel oil 8.4% Wood 3.1% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 130 57.8% Cohabiting couple 10 4.4% Male householder, no spouse 47 20.9% Female householder, no spouse 38 16.9% Households with children under 18 33 14.7% Households with seniors (65+) 114 50.7% Average household size 2.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.8% 19.0% Married 64.3% 62.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.4% 12.2% Divorced 9.5% 5.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.7% Bachelor's or higher 16.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 6.3% Kindergarten 2 3.2% Elementary school 26 41.3% High school 18 28.6% College / grad school 13 20.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Agriculture & mining
10.8%
Professional & management
10.3%
Public administration
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.2% Service 9.9% Sales & office 21.1% Natural resources & construction 11.3% Production & transportation 14.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.2% Government 12.2% Self-employed 13.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.8% Carpool 10.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.4% Work from home 10.0% Other means 1.9% Avg commute (minutes) 30.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
15.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.7% Retirement income 24.0% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 0.4% Food stamps / SNAP 4.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.0% High blood pressure 32.0% High cholesterol 32.8% Diabetes 9.8% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 8.6% Arthritis 24.8% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 6.0% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.2% Binge drinking 19.1% No physical activity 21.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.4% Depression 20.9% Fair or poor health 12.0% Poor mental health 12.6% Poor physical health 9.8% No health insurance 9.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.0% Visited dentist 67.9% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 10.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 8.6%
Disability % Any disability 20.9% Under 18 10.2% 18–64 years 15.4% 65 and over 34.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.3% Public insurance 45.7% No insurance 3.0% Uninsured under 19 1.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 445 95.9% 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) 461 99.4% Born in same state 461 99.4% Born in different state 393 84.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 0.6% Not a US citizen 3 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 95 20.5% Italian 29 6.3% French 14 3% Arab 14 3%
Ancestry Count % English 8 1.7% Dutch 8 1.7% German 2 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.5% Internet access 89.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56132
What city is ZIP code 56132 in?
ZIP code 56132 is primarily assigned to Garvin, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56132 in?
ZIP code 56132 falls within Lyon County, Minnesota.
Does ZIP code 56132 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 56132 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 56132 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 56132 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56132 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 56132 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 56132?
ZIP code 56132 has an estimated population of 464 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 56132 in?
ZIP code 56132 observes the CST timezone.
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