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
$102,522
Median income
$345,300
Median home value
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 56011 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 269.6 square miles in Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota. The area is home to 8,925 residents, producing a population density of 33 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56011 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56011 sits at $102,522 (25% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $47,541. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $345,300 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,360 per month, and 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56011 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Scott County, so you can benchmark 56011 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 56011

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56011.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 56011?

37.4

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
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?

$102,522

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$47,541

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56011 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,522 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,602

Total Housing Units

3,515

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$345,300

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,360

Median Rent

1996

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 56011 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 56011 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 56011 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 56011 ranks #2 of 3 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
55315 Carver, MN 4,762 9.1 mi
55368 Norwood Young America, MN 2,218 11.3 mi

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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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