56031 ZIP Code
Fairmont, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56031 |
| City/Town: | Fairmont |
| County: | Martin |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,861 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,647 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,800 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,670 |
| Median Home Value: | $163,100 |
| Land Area: | 156.3 sq miles
404.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.7 sq miles
19.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.6268, -94.4623 |
Population Information (56031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,861 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,980 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,881 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 628 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 832 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 648 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 672 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 390 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,260 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,312 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,391 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 989 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,046 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,323 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 862 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 508 | 4.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $163,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $749 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,670 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,357 | 94.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 313 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,670 | 68.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,687 | 31.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,691 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 154 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 401 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,902 | 33.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,827 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,215 | 14.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,362 | 15.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 830 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56031 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,647 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,991 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,012 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,800 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,185 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,870 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 313 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,329 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,847 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 647 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 362 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,120 | 93.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 89 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 71 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 263 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 315 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 412 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 945 | 8.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 835 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 110 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56031 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 241 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 194 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 585 | 10.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 521 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 670 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 922 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 747 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 951 | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 262 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 264 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56031 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,764 | 81.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 296 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 131 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 88 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 420 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56031 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 476 | 8.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 206 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,231 | 21.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 69 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 721 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 198 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 25 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 329 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 163 | 2.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,602 | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 529 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 162 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 159 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (56031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,089 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,730 | 65.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,603 | 47.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 658 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56031 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,963 | 74.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,038 | 38.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,350 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 404 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 185 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 592 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56031 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,071 | 71.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 142 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 70 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 251 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 241 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 119 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 650 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 123 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56031 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 107 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 255 | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 384 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 441 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,150 | 20.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 644 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 950 | 16.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 478 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,259 | 22.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56031 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 176 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 678 | 12.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,717 | 30.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,839 | 32.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 951 | 16.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 309 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56031 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,664 | 68.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 598 | 11.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 987 | 18.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 55 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56031 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 421 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,938 | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,841 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,157 | 21.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56031 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 326 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 690 | 18.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 572 | 15.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 888 | 24.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 580 | 15.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 452 | 12.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 157 | 4.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56031 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,193 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $517 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $749 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.75 | 2.38 |
Households (56031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,357 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,619 | 48.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 806 | 15.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,026 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,138 | 21.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,283 | 23.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,887 | 35.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.77 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56031 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,856 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,352 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,693 | 55.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 273 | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 508 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 783 | 16.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56031 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,377 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 146 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 150 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,201 | 50.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 687 | 28.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 193 | 8.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,314 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 715 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,747 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,882 | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 152 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 840 | 44.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 890 | 47.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56031 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,428 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,372 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 785 | 57.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 566 | 41.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 351 | 25.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 21 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,532 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 146 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 329 | 225.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 329 | 225.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 329 | 225.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 16 | 11.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 48 | 32.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 198 | 135.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 1 | 0.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56031 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,233 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,457 | 93.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 776 | 6.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 617 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 41 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 70 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 48 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56031 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,357 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,980 | 93.0% | 89.4% |
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