Blue Earth, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56013
Faribault County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,531
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $71,553
- Median income Near-median income area
- $176,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56013 (Blue Earth, MN) rose +17.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 164.3 in 2023 to 192.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56013 covers 439.9 square miles in Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,531 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56013 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,553 (13% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,322. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $176,900 (31% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $945; owner occupancy is 75.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Faribault County, so 56013 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 56013
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blue Earth, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56013.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 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 56013, Blue Earth, 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
4,531
Population
439.9
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56013?
45.1
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.7%
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?
$71,553
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$39,322
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56013 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Blue Earth, 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)
$71,553 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
2,112housing units
2,112
Total Housing Units
1,863
Occupied Units
249
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,900
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$945
Median Rent
1954
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 56013 vs 56027 →
ZIP 56013 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56013
Blue Earth (56013)
4,531 residents
- 56027 969
Elmore (56027)
969 residents
- 56047 117
Huntley (56047)
117 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56013 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56013, 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 (4,531 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 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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