Belle Plaine, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56011
Scott County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,925
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $102,522
- Median income Above-median income area
- $345,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belle Plaine pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56011 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 56011 (Belle Plaine, MN) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.8 in 2023 to 206.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56011 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota, home to 8,925 residents across 269.6 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56011 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,522 (25% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,541. The poverty rate is 2.7%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $345,300 (35% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 86.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,360.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 56011 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 56011
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belle Plaine, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56011.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
19 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 56011, Belle Plaine, 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
8,925
Population
269.6
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56011?
37.4
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
5.3%
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?
$102,522
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$47,541
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56011 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Belle Plaine, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$102,522 Top 15% higher than 85% of 864 Minnesota 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
3,602housing units
3,602
Total Housing Units
3,515
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,300
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,360
Median Rent
1996
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56011 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 155 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 173 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 199 |
| 2023 | -0.4% | 198 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 206 |
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 228 business establishments in ZIP 56011, employing approximately 2,016 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,638,000.
228
Businesses
2,016
Employees
$86.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 47 | 20.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 56011 vs 55315 →
ZIP 56011 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56011
Belle Plaine (56011)
8,925 residents
- 55315
Carver (55315)
4,762 residents
- 55368 2,218
Norwood Young America (55368)
2,218 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56011 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56011 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55315
Carver (55315)
$140,893 median income
- 56011
Belle Plaine (56011)
$102,522 median income
- 55368
Norwood Young America (55368)
$71,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56011 ranks #2 of 3 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 56011, 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 (8,925 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 56011 in?
ZIP code 56011 (Belle Plaine) is located in Scott County, Minnesota. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56011?
ZIP code 56011 in Belle Plaine, MN has a population of 8,925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56011?
The median household income in ZIP 56011 is $102,522, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56011?
The median home value in ZIP 56011 is $345,300, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56011?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56011 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56011?
ZIP code 56011 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 2,016 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56011?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56011 are: Construction (47), Other services (except public administration) (27), Transportation and warehousing (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56011?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56011 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 56011?
In ZIP code 56011, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 56011?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56011 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56011?
In ZIP code 56011, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56011?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56011 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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