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Mankato, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56003

Nicollet County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,335
127/sq mi
$82,538
Median income
$270,400
Median home value
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mankato pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
127
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56003 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56003 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mankato, Nicollet County, Minnesota, home to 14,335 residents across 113.2 square miles, a density of 127 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56003 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,538 (1% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $52,651. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Housing costs here run $270,400 for a typical home value (6% above the state average), with rent averaging $975 a month; 71.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 15 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Nicollet County, letting you compare 56003 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 56003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mankato, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56003.

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 56003, 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

14,335

Population

113.2

Area (sq mi)

127

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56003?

38.8

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$82,538

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$52,651

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

15.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56003 ranks nationally

Mankato, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$82,538 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,555

Total Housing Units

6,349

Occupied Units

206

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%

$270,400

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$975

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56003 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.1% 156
2021 +7.8% 168
2022 +14.0% 191
2023 +7.0% 205
2024 +2.8% 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 312 business establishments in ZIP 56003, employing approximately 7,029 people with a combined annual payroll of $404,688,000.

312

Businesses

7,029

Employees

$404.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 42 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 34 10.9%
Construction 30 9.6%
Retail trade 28 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 25 8.0%
Manufacturing 21 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 6.7%
Wholesale trade 19 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 18 5.8%
Finance and insurance 17 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.9%
Information 7 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.6%
Educational services 5 1.6%

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 56003 vs 56050 →

ZIP 56003 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 56003 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 56003 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 56003 ranks #3 of 5 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
56050 Kasota, MN 1,464 7.6 mi
56001 Mankato, MN 46,327 7.9 mi
56082 Saint Peter, MN 13,597 10.0 mi
56074 Nicollet, MN 2,004 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nicollet County

56082 standard
Saint Peter, MN
Pop: 13,597
56074 standard
Nicollet, MN
Pop: 2,004
56021 standard
Courtland, MN
Pop: 1,038
56054 standard
Lafayette, MN
Pop: 923

Related Areas

Nicollet County Mankato, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56003 in? ▼
ZIP code 56003 (Mankato) is located in Nicollet County, Minnesota. Nicollet County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nicollet-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56003? ▼
ZIP code 56003 in Mankato, MN has a population of 14,335 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56003? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56003 is $82,538, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56003? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56003 is $270,400, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56003? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56003 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56003? ▼
ZIP code 56003 has 312 business establishments employing approximately 7,029 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56003? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56003 are: Health care and social assistance (42), Other services (except public administration) (34), Construction (30). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56003? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56003 increased by 2.8% 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 56003? ▼
In ZIP code 56003, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% 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 56003? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56003 is 15.1 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 56003? ▼
In ZIP code 56003, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56003? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56003 is 4.4% 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.