56088 ZIP Code — Truman, MN

Martin County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56088 is located in Truman, Minnesota, within Martin County. It covers approximately 125.01 square miles and serves a population of 2,062 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56088

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 $126,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $69,009. 36% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56088 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,062

population

125.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56088 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56088

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Truman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56060 Lewisville (7.3 mi) 56162 Ormsby (11.5 mi) 56039 Granada (11.9 mi) 56098 Winnebago (12.4 mi) 56031 Fairmont (12.8 mi) 56010 Amboy (13.3 mi) 56181 Welcome (13.4 mi) 56176 Trimont (14.3 mi) 56090 Vernon Center (14.4 mi) 56081 Saint James (15.3 mi) 56062 Madelia (15.6 mi) 56160 Odin (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,062
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	125.01 sq mi
Water area	0.76 sq mi
Latitude	43.8150
Longitude	-94.4299
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	507

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	46.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	16.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.2%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,062

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$69,009

Median household income

$33,916

Per capita income

$126,000

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

68.9%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

702

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

166

25–34

158

118

35–44

113

45–54

55–59

60–64

131

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	467	22.6%
18 and over	1,595	77.4%
65 and over	453	22.0%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Two or more races 3%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,976	92.8%
Hispanic or Latino	68	3.2%
Two or more races	64	3%
Other race	20	0.9%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	46.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	16.4%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.2%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$69,009

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 32.5%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,000
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	68.9%
Renter occupied	31.1%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	20.2%
1940–1949	11.3%
1939 or earlier	34.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.8%
Electricity	10.5%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	424	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	74	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	242	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	172	18.9%
Households with children under 18	232	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	320	35.1%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	23.7%
Married	50.1%	54.9%
Separated	0.2%	1.8%
Widowed	6.2%	10.3%
Divorced	14.7%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	11.8%
Kindergarten	56	12.3%
Elementary school	194	42.5%
High school	61	13.4%
College / grad school	91	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.6%

Construction 10.4%

Retail trade 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Professional & management 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 14.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,914	92.8%
Spanish	17	0.9%
Other Indo-European	11	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,000	97.0%
Born in same state	1,986	96.3%
Born in different state	1,655	80.3%
Foreign born	14	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	62	3.0%
Not a US citizen	38	61.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	227	11%
French	150	7.3%
Italian	148	7.2%
Arab	136	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	55	2.7%
Dutch	50	2.4%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56088

What city is ZIP code 56088 in?

ZIP code 56088 is primarily assigned to Truman, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56088 in?

ZIP code 56088 falls within Martin County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56088 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 56088 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56088?

The median home value in ZIP code 56088 is $126,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 56088?

ZIP code 56088 has an estimated population of 2,062 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56088?

The median household income in ZIP code 56088 is $69,009, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56088 in?

ZIP code 56088 observes the CST timezone.