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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
$91,250
Median income
$248,300
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,216. Poverty here runs at 4.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $248,300 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $899 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Le Sueur County, letting you compare 56057 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 56057?

39.1

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%

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

$39,216

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56057 ranks nationally

Le Center, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,250 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,585

Total Housing Units

1,445

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$248,300

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56057 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56057 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56017 Cleveland, MN 1,620 8.0 mi
56071 New Prague, MN 11,817 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Le Sueur County

56058 standard
Le Sueur, MN
Pop: 5,985
56069 standard
Montgomery, MN
Pop: 4,467
56096 standard
Waterville, MN
Pop: 3,021
56017 standard
Cleveland, MN
Pop: 1,620
56050 standard
Kasota, MN
Pop: 1,464
56028 standard
Elysian, MN
Pop: 1,372

Related Areas

Le Sueur County Le Center, MN Minnesota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.