| ZIP Code | 56288 |
|---|---|
| City | Spicer |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 1,197 ft |
| Latitude | 45.243115 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.943643 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.3 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 3.9% ▼ 62% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 724 (21.4%) |
| Some College | 275 (8.1%) |
| Associates | 562 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 707 (20.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,119 (33%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,000 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $380,000 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $818/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,773 |
| Vacant Units | 759 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,773 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 759 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 56288 is located in Spicer, Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. With a population of 4,655, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.3 years. Economically, 56288 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,000 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56288 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $380,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $818 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 56288 is primarily White (92.85%). Residents are well-educated — 53.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.9%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56288 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 56288 in Spicer, MN is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,655 residents, a median household income of $105,000, and a median home value of $380,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.