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 Low-density area
- $92,933
- Median income Above-median income area
- $223,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,879. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $223,100 (13% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $802; 82.4% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blue Earth County, so 56065 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 56065
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mapleton, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56065.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 56065?
35.4
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
1.0%
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?
$92,933
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$36,879
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56065 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Mapleton, 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)
$92,933 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
1,083housing units
1,083
Total Housing Units
1,015
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,100
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 56065 vs 56068 →
ZIP 56065 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56065
Mapleton (56065)
2,844 residents
- 56037
Good Thunder (56037)
1,635 residents
- 56068 1,087
Minnesota Lake (56068)
1,087 residents
- 56080 770
Saint Clair (56080)
770 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56065 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56065 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
- 56065
Mapleton (56065)
$92,933 median income
- 56037
Good Thunder (56037)
$78,750 median income
- 56068
Minnesota Lake (56068)
$74,250 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56065, 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 (2,844 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 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.
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