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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
$69,531
Median income
$276,700
Median home value
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $35,795. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. Housing costs here run $276,700 for a typical home value (8% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,134 a month; 54.1% of 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. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Blue Earth County, so you can benchmark 56001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 56001?

28.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 6.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,959

Total Housing Units

20,350

Occupied Units

1,609

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.1%
Renter 45.9%

$276,700

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$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

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ZIP 56001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56001 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56024 Eagle Lake, MN 2,759 6.5 mi
56050 Kasota, MN 1,464 9.3 mi
56080 Saint Clair, MN 770 7.0 mi
56037 Good Thunder, MN 1,635 8.6 mi
56003 Mankato, MN 14,335 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Blue Earth County

56055 standard
Lake Crystal, MN
Pop: 3,902
56065 standard
Mapleton, MN
Pop: 2,844
56024 standard
Eagle Lake, MN
Pop: 2,759
56063 standard
Madison Lake, MN
Pop: 2,724
56037 standard
Good Thunder, MN
Pop: 1,635
56010 standard
Amboy, MN
Pop: 1,129

Related Areas

Blue Earth County Mankato, MN Minnesota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.