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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
$105,398
Median income
$214,900
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.2 square miles in Saint Clair, Blue Earth County, Minnesota. The area is home to 770 residents, producing a population density of 663 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56080 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56080 sits at $105,398 (28% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $39,488. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $214,900 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $750 per month, and 94.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56080 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Blue Earth County, so you can benchmark 56080 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 56080

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56080.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

770

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

663

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56080?

43.5

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

$39,488

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56080 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,398 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

246

Total Housing Units

241

Occupied Units

5

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$214,900

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$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

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ZIP 56080 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 56080 ranks #7 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 56080 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 56080 ranks the highest of 8 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
56024 Eagle Lake, MN 2,759 4.9 mi
56048 Janesville, MN 3,898 6.8 mi
56078 Pemberton, MN 476 6.8 mi
56063 Madison Lake, MN 2,724 9.7 mi
56001 Mankato, MN 46,327 7.0 mi
56065 Mapleton, MN 2,844 10.4 mi
56028 Elysian, MN 1,372 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Blue Earth County

56001 standard
Mankato, MN
Pop: 46,327
56055 standard
Lake Crystal, MN
Pop: 3,902
56065 standard
Mapleton, MN
Pop: 2,844
56024 standard
Eagle Lake, MN
Pop: 2,759
56063 standard
Madison Lake, MN
Pop: 2,724
56037 standard
Good Thunder, MN
Pop: 1,635

Related Areas

Blue Earth County Saint Clair, MN Minnesota

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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Official Data Resources for Saint Clair, MN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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