Madison Lake, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56063
Blue Earth County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,724
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $102,391
- Median income Above-median income area
- $416,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Madison Lake pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56063 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 56063 (Madison Lake, MN) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.8 in 2023 to 224.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56063 covers 109.4 square miles in Madison Lake, Blue Earth County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,724 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56063 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,391 (25% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,889. The poverty rate is 5.0%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $416,300 (63% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 82.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $810.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blue Earth County, so 56063 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 56063
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madison Lake, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56063.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 56063, Madison Lake, 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
2,724
Population
109.4
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56063?
45.1
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
1.6%
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?
$102,391
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$55,889
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56063 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Madison Lake, 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)
$102,391 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
1,729housing units
1,729
Total Housing Units
1,310
Occupied Units
419
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$416,300
Median Home Value
+63% vs state ZIP avg
$810
Median Rent
1985
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56063 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 168 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 181 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 207 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 216 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 224 |
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 75 business establishments in ZIP 56063, employing approximately 477 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,287,000.
75
Businesses
477
Employees
$21.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 30.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.0% |
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 56063 vs 56017 →
ZIP 56063 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
- 56024
Eagle Lake (56024)
2,759 residents
- 56063
Madison Lake (56063)
2,724 residents
- 56017
Cleveland (56017)
1,620 residents
- 56050 1,464
Kasota (56050)
1,464 residents
- 56028 1,372
Elysian (56028)
1,372 residents
- 56080 770
Saint Clair (56080)
770 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56063 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56063 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
- 56050
Kasota (56050)
$90,000 median income
- 56017
Cleveland (56017)
$88,056 median income
- 56048
Janesville (56048)
$85,532 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56063 ranks #2 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 56063, 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 (2,724 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 56063 in?
ZIP code 56063 (Madison Lake) is located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Blue Earth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blue-earth-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56063?
ZIP code 56063 in Madison Lake, MN has a population of 2,724 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56063?
The median household income in ZIP 56063 is $102,391, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56063?
The median home value in ZIP 56063 is $416,300, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56063?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56063 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56063?
ZIP code 56063 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 477 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56063?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56063 are: Construction (23), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56063?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56063 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 56063?
In ZIP code 56063, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% 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 56063?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56063 is 24.9 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 56063?
In ZIP code 56063, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56063?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56063 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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