56089 ZIP Code — Twin Lakes, MN

Freeborn County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56089 is located in Twin Lakes, Minnesota, within Freeborn County. It covers approximately 5.47 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56089

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $53,000. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56089 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

242

population

5.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56089 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56089

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56089. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Twin Lakes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56029 Emmons (3.2 mi) 56009 Alden (10.1 mi) 50459 Northwood (10.4 mi) 56043 Hayward (10.8 mi) 50450 Lake Mills (10.9 mi) 56007 Albert Lea (11.2 mi) 56036 Glenville (12 mi) 50446 Joice (13.9 mi) 50473 Scarville (14 mi) 56051 Kiester (15 mi) 56016 Clarks Grove (15.5 mi) 50444 Hanlontown (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	242
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	5.47 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	43.5430
Longitude	-93.4085
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	71.3%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

242

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$53,000

Median household income

$27,981

Per capita income

Median home value

$656

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

24.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	58	24.0%
18 and over	184	76.0%
65 and over	38	15.7%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Two or more races 11.6%

Black or African American 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	208	86%
Two or more races	28	11.6%
Black or African American	6	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.3%	46.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	34.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	16.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 22.8%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	22.8%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
Median income	$53,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 59.4%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$656
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	47.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	51.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	31.7%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	14.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	46.2%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	44.6%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.8%
Electricity	1.1%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	28	30.4%
Cohabiting couple	11	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	30	32.6%
Households with children under 18	27	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	32.6%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.6%	39.2%
Married	26.8%	27.8%
Separated	3.6%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	9.3%
Divorced	9.8%	23.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 55.7%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	27	45.8%
High school	24	40.7%
College / grad school	7	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.8%

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Retail trade 14.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Public administration 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Construction 1.5%

Professional & management 1.5%

Other services 1.5%

Information 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.1%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	30.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 24.5%

Under 18 years 61.2%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 90.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.3%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	20.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.6%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	22.4%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	53.3%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	237	97.9%
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)	238	98.3%
Born in same state	238	98.3%
Born in different state	188	77.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.7%
Not a US citizen	1	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	159	65.7%
Italian	15	6.2%
English	2	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	2	0.8%
French	1	0.4%
Arab	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56089

What city is ZIP code 56089 in?

ZIP code 56089 is primarily assigned to Twin Lakes, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56089 in?

ZIP code 56089 falls within Freeborn County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56089?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56089?

25% of residents in ZIP code 56089 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56089 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 56089 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 56089?

ZIP code 56089 has an estimated population of 242 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56089 in?

ZIP code 56089 observes the CST timezone.