ZIP Code 56132 in Garvin, MN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Garvin, Minnesota
Counties:Lyon County[Primary]
Murray County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:34:34 PM
Population:455 [See All]
Area Codes:507 / 924
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:44.1962, -95.7653
Land Area:58.578 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 56132 has 455 residents and 214 households (average 2.13 persons per household). The median age is 53.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.8% male and 46.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.4%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:455Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:454Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:577Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:7.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$71,875Source: Census ACS
Households:214Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$294,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.13Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.65Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--525508527497501487466439431446481464454
Decennial Census540------------------455------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 53

Male Median Age: 52.9

Female Median Age: 53.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male10121782131059212623322517636
Female910914565111582114302612735
Total1922262271915162429473762512913611
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:43198.85%
Black:20.46%
Hispanic:*20.46%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:10.23%
Total:436100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:24553.85%52.9 years
Females:21046.15%53.2 years
Total:455100%53.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:45299.56%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:20.44%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.44%
Total Population:454100%
Total Native Population:45299.56%
Total Foreign-born Population:20.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $71,875, which is much lower than the state median ($87,556), is up $22,875 (46.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,458. Family households earn a median of $102,321 versus $40,833 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,488). By gender, male median income is $70,625 and female is $48,125, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($59,330), with a current gap of $22,500 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.9%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (68.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$49,000$49,773$53,625$56,071$62,188$54,773$62,083$57,417$60,417$56,563$59,821$64,750$71,875
Median Family Income$52,692$52,083$55,000$64,375$67,500$65,750$69,861$67,321$76,250$85,179$93,438$86,875$102,321
Median NonFamily Income$38,333$41,250$43,542$38,750$35,625$33,889$33,625$34,107$36,750$35,469$35,357$40,250$40,833
Median Male Income$40,156$41,750$43,625$42,917$0$41,250$44,500$39,375$41,607$49,688$71,250$56,250$70,625
Median Female Income$31,250$32,143$32,404$34,643$0$33,250$34,375$33,750$37,917$39,375$52,500$46,250$48,125
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:22254.15%
Unemployed:71.71%
Not In Labor Force:18144.15%
Total:410100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:10346.40%
Service:156.76%
Sales and Office:4721.17%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2712.16%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3013.51%
Total Civilian Employed Population:222100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $294,600, which is slightly below the state median ($305,500), is up $161,800 (121.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $103,300. The median gross rent is $1,000, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $506 (102.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $300. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.63% (35.62% with a mortgage, 64.38% free-and-clear) and renters 4.37% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 36.39%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.39%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$132,800$121,900$134,400$146,400$165,300$168,800$202,400$177,100$191,300$181,300$209,300$237,500$294,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:440.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:440.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:220.00%
Total:10100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$494$544$588$559$569$591$629$700$700$740$825$967$1,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):7834.06%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):14161.57%
Renter Occupied:104.37%
Total Occupied Housing Units:229100%

Occupied Housing Units:22963.61%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):13136.39%
Total Housing Units:360100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:34696.11%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:143.89%
Total Housing Units:360100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 17.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 95.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 45.20%, which is notably higher than the state rate (34.10%). The share of people in poverty is 4.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 7.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.61%). College enrollment is 21.05%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:30.79%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:133.43%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):16643.80%
Some college, no degree:7820.58%
Associate's degree:5113.46%
Bachelor's degree:4311.35%
Graduate or professional degree:256.60%
Total:379100%
High school or higher:36395.78%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6817.94%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:34561.61%
Public Insurance:20536.61%
No Insurance:101.79%
Total:560100%
Has Health Insurance:55098.21%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty12.0%8.4%8.4%4.6%4.9%9.0%4.8%4.8%4.9%3.4%1.3%2.0%4.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:11.75%
Kindergarten:11.75%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2645.61%
High school (grades 9-12):1729.82%
College or graduate school:1221.05%
Total:57100%
Early Childhood:23.51%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4477.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 56132 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 30 people with an annual payroll of $1,398,000. USPS data shows 271 residential mailboxes and 9 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:271Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:9Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:280Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:271Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$297,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,398,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:30Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 56132 is located in Lyon County, Minnesota, within the Marshall, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32140) and Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 25,498 people, about 1.78% of whom live in ZIP Code 56132. It covers 58.578 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.712 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Marshall, MNSource: Census
CBSA Number:32140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:25,498Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:58.578 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.712 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:33429.31 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2723228Source: Census
Place Name:Garvin city; MinnesotaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


56134 | | 56131

Schools in ZIP Code 56132


We could not locate which school district 56132 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Tracy Secondary 934 Pine St
Tracy, MN 56175
District: Tracy Area Public School DistrictNearby
Tracy Elementary 700 S 4th St
Tracy, MN 56175
District: Tracy Area Public School DistrictNearby
Lynd Learning Center Credit Recover 106 Saint Albans Street
Lynd, MN 56157
District: UnknownNearby
Lynd Elementary 106 St. Albans Street
Lynd, MN 56157
District: Lynd Public School DistrictNearby
Lynd Middle School 106 St. Albans Street
Lynd, MN 56157
District: Lynd Public School DistrictNearby
St Marys Catholic School 225 6th St
Tracy, MN 56175
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Redeemer School 501 S Whitney St
Marshall, MN 56258
District: Private SchoolNearby
True Light Christian School 601 E College Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 56132


Southwest Minnesota State University 1501 State St
Marshall, MN 56258-5468
Type: Post Secondary
Avalon School Of Cosmetology 1428 N Mcmillan St
Worthington, MN 56187
Type: Post Secondary
Minnesota West Community And Technical College 1593 11th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
Type: Post Secondary
South Dakota State University 1004 Campanile Ave
Brookings, SD 57007-1898
Type: Post Secondary
Institute Of Lutheran Theology 910 4th Street
Brookings, SD 57006
Type: Post Secondary
Faust Institute Of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake 1543 18th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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