ZIP Code 56031 Demographics & Data

Fairmont, MN (ZIP Code 56031) Data Profile

Minnesota

In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 56031

ZIP Code 56031 is associated with the city of Fairmont in Minnesota (Martin County) in the U.S. An estimated 93.7% in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $31,228. The median household income is $49,604, while about 12% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 56031 is approximately 44.7 years, and 27.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 11,802.

Population in 56031

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 56031 is 11,802.

Fairmont, MN

The 56031 ZIP Code is associated with Fairmont, MN in Martin County.

Area Codes associated with 56031

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 56031 include 507.

Sunrise / Sunset in 56031

Sunrise: 7:36 am
Sunset: 6:28 pm
Sunrise in 56031 7:36 am
Sunrise in 56031 6:28 pm

Weather forecast for 56031

Overnight's forecast for 56031: Clear, with a low around 43. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Current air quality in 56031

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 56031 Fair

Internet in 56031

Approximately 80.0% of households in ZIP Code 56031 have broadband Internet service, while about 84.8% have a computer.

Gender in 56031

The gender split in ZIP Code 56031 is an estimated 51.0% male and approximately 49.0% female.

Health Insurance in 56031

Approximately 8.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 56031 (Fairmont, MN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 56031

The median household income in ZIP Code 56031 is $49,604, while the region's mean household income is $69,093. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,228. The per capita income in ZIP Code 56031 of $31,228 is approximately 17% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 11.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately21.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 56031 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.6% of 56031 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 56031

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.6%
$200,000 or more per year 5.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 56031

In ZIP Code 56031, 93.7% of the population graduated high school, while 23.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.2% in this Martin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 56031

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.2%
Some college, no degree 21.5%
Associate's degree 10.5%
Bachelor's degree 16.7%
Graduate or professional degree 6.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 56031

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 56031, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 6.8% of 56031 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 56031 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.9%), followed by Some other race (1.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 56031

Industry Percent
White 96.9%
Black or African American 1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 56031

Residents of ZIP Code 56031 are older than average. The median age of 44.7 years in ZIP Code 56031 is approximately 17.32% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.4% of the population in 56031 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.1% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.2% of 56031 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 56031

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.2%
5 to 9 years 8.2%
10 to 14 years 5.2%
15 to 19 years 5.5%
20 to 24 years 5.1%
25 to 34 years 11.4%
35 to 44 years 9.9%
45 to 54 years 9.8%
55 to 59 years 8.7%
60 to 64 years 7.4%
65 to 74 years 11.1%
75 to 84 years 8.3%
85 years and over 4.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 56031 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 56031

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 56031 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 56031 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 56031 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 56031

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 56031

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 56031

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 56031, an estimated 24.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.1% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Martin County region.

Age of Housing in 56031

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 5.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 15.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 17.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 11.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 24.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 56031

In 56031, 63.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 13.6 minutes. Approximately 25.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 56031 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 56031 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 56031

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 8.8%
Construction 5.5%
Manufacturing 14.6%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Retail trade 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.6%
Information 0.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 4.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.2%
Other services, except public administration 4.1%
Public administration 3.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 56031

In ZIP Code 56031, 94.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Martin County region.

Language Spoken in 56031

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.6%
Spanish 3.9%
Other Indo-European languages 0.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.7%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 56031 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 56031 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.84 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.48% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes electricity rates in 56031 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 56031

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 56031 12.98¢/kWh 10.64¢/kWh 5.51¢/kWh
Minnesota 16.32¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 9.79¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 56031

Month ZIP Code 56031 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.28 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.87 3 6.31
Mar 4.69 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.5 5.13 7.3
May 5.37 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.8 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.36 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.95 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.74 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.58 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.72 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.18 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes solar power levels in 56031 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 56031 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 56031, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 56031 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Martin County region was credit limit changed.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 56031

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1
Credit reporting or credit repair services 1
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 56031

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Credit limit changed 1
Identity theft protection or other monitoring services 1
Incorrect information on your report 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 56031. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.