Le Center, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56057
Le Sueur County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,867
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $248,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Le Center pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56057 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 56057 (Le Center, MN) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.2 in 2023 to 235.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56057 covers 224.8 square miles in Le Center, Le Sueur County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,867 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56057 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,250 (11% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,216. The poverty rate is 4.6%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $248,300 (3% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $899; 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Le Sueur County, so 56057 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 56057
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Le Center, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56057.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 13
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance 7
Finance and insurance
7 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 56057, Le Center, 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
3,867
Population
224.8
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56057?
39.1
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
11.0%
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?
$91,250
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$39,216
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56057 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Le Center, 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)
$91,250 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
1,585housing units
1,585
Total Housing Units
1,445
Occupied Units
140
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,300
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$899
Median Rent
1967
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56057 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 155 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 174 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 188 |
| 2023 | +12.7% | 212 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 235 |
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 105 business establishments in ZIP 56057, employing approximately 1,039 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,897,000.
105
Businesses
1,039
Employees
$73.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 31.4% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 12.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.9% |
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 56057 vs 56017 →
ZIP 56057 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56071
New Prague (56071)
11,817 residents
- 56057 3,867
Le Center (56057)
3,867 residents
- 56017 1,620
Cleveland (56017)
1,620 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56057 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56057 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56071
New Prague (56071)
$115,690 median income
- 56057
Le Center (56057)
$91,250 median income
- 56017
Cleveland (56017)
$88,056 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56057 ranks #2 of 3 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 56057, 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 (3,867 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 56057 in?
ZIP code 56057 (Le Center) 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 56057?
ZIP code 56057 in Le Center, MN has a population of 3,867 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56057?
The median household income in ZIP 56057 is $91,250, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56057?
The median home value in ZIP 56057 is $248,300, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56057?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56057 is White at 76.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56057?
ZIP code 56057 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 1,039 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56057?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56057 are: Construction (33), Retail trade (13), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56057?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56057 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 56057?
In ZIP code 56057, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 56057?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56057 is 22.2 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 56057?
In ZIP code 56057, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56057?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56057 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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