Kasota, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56050
Le Sueur County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,464
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $342,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kasota pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56050 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56050 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kasota, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, home to just 1,464 residents across 54.0 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56050 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,000 (10% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,569. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 8.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $342,700 (34% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 86.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $694.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Le Sueur County, so 56050 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 56050
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kasota, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56050.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food 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 56050, Kasota, 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
1,464
Population
54.0
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56050?
44.1
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.5%
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?
$90,000
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$41,569
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56050 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Kasota, 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)
$90,000 Top 29% higher than 71% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Minnesota ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
607housing units
607
Total Housing Units
514
Occupied Units
93
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,700
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$694
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 56050, employing approximately 247 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,984,000.
33
Businesses
247
Employees
$13.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 30.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 12.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.1% |
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 56050 vs 56001 →
ZIP 56050 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56001
Mankato (56001)
46,327 residents
- 56003 14,335
Mankato (56003)
14,335 residents
- 56082 13,597
Saint Peter (56082)
13,597 residents
- 56024 2,759
Eagle Lake (56024)
2,759 residents
- 56063 2,724
Madison Lake (56063)
2,724 residents
- 56017 1,620
Cleveland (56017)
1,620 residents
- 56050 1,464
Kasota (56050)
1,464 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56050 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56050 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56063
Madison Lake (56063)
$102,391 median income
- 56024
Eagle Lake (56024)
$95,357 median income
- 56050
Kasota (56050)
$90,000 median income
- 56017
Cleveland (56017)
$88,056 median income
- 56003
Mankato (56003)
$82,538 median income
- 56082
Saint Peter (56082)
$71,456 median income
- 56001
Mankato (56001)
$69,531 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56050 ranks #3 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 56050, 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 (1,464 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 56050 in?
ZIP code 56050 (Kasota) 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 56050?
ZIP code 56050 in Kasota, MN has a population of 1,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56050?
The median household income in ZIP 56050 is $90,000, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56050?
The median home value in ZIP 56050 is $342,700, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56050?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56050 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56050?
ZIP code 56050 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 247 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56050?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56050 are: Construction (10), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56050?
In ZIP code 56050, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.1% 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 56050?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56050 is 20.3 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 56050?
In ZIP code 56050, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56050?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56050 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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