Mankato, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56001
Blue Earth County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,327
- 156/sq mi High-density area
- $69,531
- Median income Near-median income area
- $276,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mankato pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 156
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56001 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56001 (Mankato, MN) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.6 in 2023 to 210.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56001 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, with 46,327 residents across 296.6 square miles, a density of 156 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56001 reports a modest median household income of $69,531 (15% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,795. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $276,700 (8% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $1,134; 54.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.5, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blue Earth County, so 56001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 56001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mankato, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56001.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
292 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
242 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
152 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
139 establishments
- Construction
Construction
131 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56001, Mankato, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
46,327
Population
296.6
Area (sq mi)
156
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56001?
28.5
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
6.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$69,531
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$35,795
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
14.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56001 ranks nationally
Mankato, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,531 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
21,959housing units
21,959
Total Housing Units
20,350
Occupied Units
1,609
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,700
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,134
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56001 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 160 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 174 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 194 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 207 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 210 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,568 business establishments in ZIP 56001, employing approximately 32,189 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,617,837,000.
1,568
Businesses
32,189
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 292 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 242 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 152 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 139 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 131 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 107 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 102 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 73 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 67 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 65 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 47 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 38 | 2.4% |
| Information | 20 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 7 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 56001 vs 56024 →
ZIP 56001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56001
Mankato (56001)
46,327 residents
- 56003 14,335
Mankato (56003)
14,335 residents
- 56024 2,759
Eagle Lake (56024)
2,759 residents
- 56037 1,635
Good Thunder (56037)
1,635 residents
- 56050 1,464
Kasota (56050)
1,464 residents
- 56080 770
Saint Clair (56080)
770 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56001 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56080
Saint Clair (56080)
$105,398 median income
- 56024
Eagle Lake (56024)
$95,357 median income
- 56050
Kasota (56050)
$90,000 median income
- 56003
Mankato (56003)
$82,538 median income
- 56037
Good Thunder (56037)
$78,750 median income
- 56001
Mankato (56001)
$69,531 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56001 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56001, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (46,327 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56001 in?
ZIP code 56001 (Mankato) is located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Blue Earth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blue-earth-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56001?
ZIP code 56001 in Mankato, MN has a population of 46,327 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56001?
The median household income in ZIP 56001 is $69,531, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56001?
The median home value in ZIP 56001 is $276,700, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56001 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56001?
ZIP code 56001 has 1,568 business establishments employing approximately 32,189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56001 are: Health care and social assistance (292), Retail trade (242), Accommodation and food services (152). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56001?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56001 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56001?
In ZIP code 56001, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56001?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56001 is 14.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56001?
In ZIP code 56001, approximately 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56001 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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