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Mapleton, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56065

Blue Earth County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,844
9/sq mi
$92,933
Median income
$223,100
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mapleton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56065 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56065 covers 302.6 square miles in Mapleton, Blue Earth County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,844 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56065 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,933 (13% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $36,879. Local economic indicators show a 10.5% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $223,100 for a typical home value (13% below the state average), with rent averaging $802 a month; 82.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Blue Earth County, letting you compare 56065 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 56065

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mapleton, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56065.

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 56065, Mapleton, 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

2,844

Population

302.6

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56065?

35.4

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$92,933

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$36,879

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56065 ranks nationally

Mapleton, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,933 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,083

Total Housing Units

1,015

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$223,100

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$802

Median Rent

1955

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

+28.6%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56065 have increased 28.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.3% 163
2020 -0.6% 162
2021 +4.4% 169
2022 +28.6% 217
2024 – 240

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 66 business establishments in ZIP 56065, employing approximately 489 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,686,000.

66

Businesses

489

Employees

$20.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 25.8%
Other services (except public administration) 10 15.2%
Retail trade 7 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 9.1%
Wholesale trade 4 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.1%
Manufacturing 3 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.5%
Finance and insurance 3 4.5%

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 56065 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 56065 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 56065 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 56065 ranks #2 of 4 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
56068 Minnesota Lake, MN 1,087 7.5 mi
56080 Saint Clair, MN 770 10.4 mi
56037 Good Thunder, MN 1,635 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Blue Earth County

56001 standard
Mankato, MN
Pop: 46,327
56055 standard
Lake Crystal, MN
Pop: 3,902
56024 standard
Eagle Lake, MN
Pop: 2,759
56063 standard
Madison Lake, MN
Pop: 2,724
56037 standard
Good Thunder, MN
Pop: 1,635
56010 standard
Amboy, MN
Pop: 1,129

Related Areas

Blue Earth County Mapleton, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56065 in? ▼
ZIP code 56065 (Mapleton) 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 56065? ▼
ZIP code 56065 in Mapleton, MN has a population of 2,844 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56065? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56065 is $92,933, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56065? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56065 is $223,100, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56065? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56065 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56065? ▼
ZIP code 56065 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 489 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56065? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56065 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56065? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56065 increased by 28.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 56065? ▼
In ZIP code 56065, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 56065? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56065 is 23.4 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 56065? ▼
In ZIP code 56065, 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 56065? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56065 is 10.5% 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.