Elysian, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56028
Le Sueur County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,372
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,375
- Median income Above-median income area
- $338,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elysian pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56028 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56028 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elysian, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, home to just 1,372 residents across 57.4 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56028 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,375 (14% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,822. The poverty rate is 4.9%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $338,000 (32% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 87.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,069.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Le Sueur County, so 56028 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 56028
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elysian, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56028.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 56028, Elysian, 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
1,372
Population
57.4
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56028?
51.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$93,375
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$47,822
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56028 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Elysian, 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)
$93,375 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
650housing units
650
Total Housing Units
463
Occupied Units
187
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$338,000
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,069
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 56028, employing approximately 170 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,808,000.
35
Businesses
170
Employees
$9.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 22.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.6% |
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 56028 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56048
Janesville (56048)
3,898 residents
- 56096
Waterville (56096)
3,021 residents
- 56024
Eagle Lake (56024)
2,759 residents
- 56063
Madison Lake (56063)
2,724 residents
- 56017
Cleveland (56017)
1,620 residents
- 56028 1,372
Elysian (56028)
1,372 residents
- 56080 770
Saint Clair (56080)
770 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56028 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56028 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56080
Saint Clair (56080)
$105,398 median income
- 56063
Madison Lake (56063)
$102,391 median income
- 56024
Eagle Lake (56024)
$95,357 median income
- 56028
Elysian (56028)
$93,375 median income
- 56017
Cleveland (56017)
$88,056 median income
- 56096
Waterville (56096)
$87,679 median income
- 56048
Janesville (56048)
$85,532 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56028 ranks #4 of 7 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 56028, 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 (1,372 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 56028 in?
ZIP code 56028 (Elysian) is located in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. Le Sueur County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/le-sueur-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56028?
ZIP code 56028 in Elysian, MN has a population of 1,372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56028?
The median household income in ZIP 56028 is $93,375, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56028?
The median home value in ZIP 56028 is $338,000, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56028?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56028 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56028?
ZIP code 56028 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56028?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56028 are: Construction (8), Accommodation and food services (5), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56028?
In ZIP code 56028, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 56028?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56028 is 26.4 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 56028?
In ZIP code 56028, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56028?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56028 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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