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ZIP Code 56013

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

4,531
10/sq mi
$71,553
Median income
$176,900
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Blue Earth pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56013 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56013 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 439.9 square miles in Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota. The area is home to 4,531 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 56013 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56013 sits at $71,553 (13% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,322. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $176,900 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $945 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56013 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Faribault County, so you can benchmark 56013 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 56013

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56013.

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 56013, Blue Earth, 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

4,531

Population

439.9

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56013?

45.1

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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?

$71,553

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$39,322

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

14.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56013 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,553 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,112

Total Housing Units

1,863

Occupied Units

249

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$176,900

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$945

Median Rent

1954

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

+17.4%

YoY Change (2024)

193

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+93%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56013 have increased 17.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.6% 143
2021 +6.8% 153
2022 +31.1% 200
2023 -17.8% 164
2024 +17.4% 193

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 162 business establishments in ZIP 56013, employing approximately 1,932 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,027,000.

162

Businesses

1,932

Employees

$97.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 27 16.7%
Retail trade 23 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 17 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 16 9.9%
Construction 15 9.3%
Manufacturing 13 8.0%
Wholesale trade 11 6.8%
Finance and insurance 11 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.7%
Information 5 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.9%

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 56013 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 56013 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 Code City Population Distance
56027 Elmore, MN 969 7.7 mi
56047 Huntley, MN 117 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56013 in?
ZIP code 56013 (Blue Earth) is located in Faribault County, Minnesota. Faribault County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/faribault-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56013?
ZIP code 56013 in Blue Earth, MN has a population of 4,531 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56013?
The median household income in ZIP 56013 is $71,553, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56013?
The median home value in ZIP 56013 is $176,900, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56013?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56013 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56013?
ZIP code 56013 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 1,932 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56013?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56013 are: Health care and social assistance (27), Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56013?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56013 increased by 17.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 56013?
In ZIP code 56013, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 56013?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56013 is 14.8 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 56013?
In ZIP code 56013, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56013?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56013 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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