56288 ZIP Code — Spicer, MN

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56288 is located in Spicer, Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. It covers approximately 48.79 square miles and serves a population of 4,728 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56288

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $360,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($101,389) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56288 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,728

population

48.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56288 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56288

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56288. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spicer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56273 New London (6 mi) 56251 Kandiyohi (7.4 mi) 56201 Willmar (9.3 mi) 56279 Pennock (10.2 mi) 56209 Atwater (10.6 mi) 56289 Sunburg (14.6 mi) 56243 Grove City (15 mi) 56362 Paynesville (16.1 mi) 56312 Belgrade (16.1 mi) 56252 Kerkhoven (16.7 mi) 55329 Eden Valley (18.1 mi) 56316 Brooten (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,728
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	48.79 sq mi
Water area	17.21 sq mi
Latitude	45.2402
Longitude	-94.9555
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	320

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.2%	39.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	35.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	20.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	10.6%	4.8%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,728

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$101,389

Median household income

$55,530

Per capita income

$360,400

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

2,540

Housing units

37.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

109

5–9

184

10–14

153

147

15–19

122

134

20–24

112

151

25–34

125

283

35–44

234

349

45–54

290

236

55–59

195

271

60–64

224

387

65–74

320

186

75–84

155

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	911	19.3%
18 and over	3,817	80.7%
65 and over	1,160	24.5%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,476	92.2%
Two or more races	162	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	129	2.7%
Other race	39	0.8%
Asian	22	0.5%
Black or African American	20	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.2%	39.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	35.5%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	20.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	10.6%	4.8%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k+ 14.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	14.7%
$200k+	14.5%
Median income	$101,389

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 28.6%

$500k–$1M 24.7%

$1M+ 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$360,400
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	28.0%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	22.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.4%
Electricity	18.0%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,250	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	57	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	386	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	323	16.0%
Households with children under 18	489	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	817	40.5%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	14.2%
Married	60.2%	68.0%
Separated	0.3%	0.5%
Widowed	2.8%	9.6%
Divorced	9.7%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 20.2%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 18.2%

Bachelor's degree 25.5%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	37.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	4.5%
Kindergarten	51	4.7%
Elementary school	417	38.8%
High school	272	25.3%
College / grad school	286	26.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Retail trade 14.1%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Construction 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Professional & management 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 5.1%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 2.6%

Public administration 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.4%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.4%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 3.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	274	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	23.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.4%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,570	96.7%
Spanish	44	1.0%
Other Indo-European	26	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,655	98.5%
Born in same state	4,637	98.1%
Born in different state	3,849	81.4%
Foreign born	18	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	73	1.5%
Not a US citizen	68	93.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1,236	26.1%
French	276	5.8%
Italian	233	4.9%
English	188	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	116	2.5%
Dutch	36	0.8%
German	30	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56288

What city is ZIP code 56288 in?

ZIP code 56288 is primarily assigned to Spicer, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56288 in?

ZIP code 56288 falls within Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56288 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56288 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56288 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 56288 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56288?

The median home value in ZIP code 56288 is $360,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 56288?

ZIP code 56288 has an estimated population of 4,728 residents, with a density of 97 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56288 in?

ZIP code 56288 observes the CST timezone.