Saint Clair, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56080
Blue Earth County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 770
- 663/sq mi High-density area
- $105,398
- Median income Above-median income area
- $214,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Clair pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 663
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56080 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56080 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Clair, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, home to just 770 residents across 1.2 square miles, a density of 663 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56080 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,398 (28% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,488. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 2.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $214,900 (16% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $750; owner occupancy is 94.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blue Earth County, so 56080 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 56080
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Clair, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56080.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 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 56080, Saint Clair, 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
770
Population
1.2
Area (sq mi)
663
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56080?
43.5
Median Age
55.7%
Male
44.3%
Female
0.7%
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?
$105,398
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$39,488
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 56080 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Saint Clair, 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)
$105,398 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
246housing units
246
Total Housing Units
241
Occupied Units
5
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,900
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$750
Median Rent
1973
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2021)
155
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+55%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56080 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +55% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | – | 126 |
| 2018 | +10.0% | 139 |
| 2019 | +2.3% | 142 |
| 2020 | +8.6% | 154 |
| 2021 | +0.4% | 155 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 56080, employing approximately 141 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,222,000.
17
Businesses
141
Employees
$5.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 29.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 29.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 17.6% |
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 56080 vs 56024 →
ZIP 56080 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56001
Mankato (56001)
46,327 residents
- 56048 3,898
Janesville (56048)
3,898 residents
- 56065 2,844
Mapleton (56065)
2,844 residents
- 56024 2,759
Eagle Lake (56024)
2,759 residents
- 56063 2,724
Madison Lake (56063)
2,724 residents
- 56028 1,372
Elysian (56028)
1,372 residents
- 56080 770
Saint Clair (56080)
770 residents
- 56078 476
Pemberton (56078)
476 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56080 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56080 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
- 56065
Mapleton (56065)
$92,933 median income
- 56048
Janesville (56048)
$85,532 median income
- 56078
Pemberton (56078)
$80,208 median income
- 56001
Mankato (56001)
$69,531 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56080 ranks the highest of 8 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 56080, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 56080 in?
ZIP code 56080 (Saint Clair) 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 56080?
ZIP code 56080 in Saint Clair, MN has a population of 770 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56080?
The median household income in ZIP 56080 is $105,398, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56080?
The median home value in ZIP 56080 is $214,900, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56080?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56080 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56080?
ZIP code 56080 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56080?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56080 are: Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Finance and insurance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56080?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56080 increased by 0.4% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 55%. 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 56080?
In ZIP code 56080, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56080?
In ZIP code 56080, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56080?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56080 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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