PlainZIP

Saint Peter, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56082

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

13,597
42/sq mi
$71,456
Median income
$275,200
Median home value
34.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Peter pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56082 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56082 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota, home to 13,597 residents across 321.4 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56082 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,456 (13% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $34,983. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $275,200 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $968 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Nicollet County, so you can benchmark 56082 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 56082

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Peter, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56082.

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 56082, Saint Peter, 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

13,597

Population

321.4

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56082?

37.4

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$71,456

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$34,983

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

16.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56082 ranks nationally

Saint Peter, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,456 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,214

Total Housing Units

4,941

Occupied Units

273

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$275,200

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$968

Median Rent

1979

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

-2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56082 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 165
2021 +6.3% 175
2022 +13.4% 198
2023 +10.9% 220
2024 -2.3% 215

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 272 business establishments in ZIP 56082, employing approximately 5,227 people with a combined annual payroll of $263,575,000.

272

Businesses

5,227

Employees

$263.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 52 19.1%
Retail trade 39 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 30 11.0%
Construction 29 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 24 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 8.5%
Finance and insurance 17 6.3%
Manufacturing 11 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.3%
Wholesale trade 6 2.2%
Information 4 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%
Educational services 3 1.1%

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 56082 vs 56050 →

ZIP 56082 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 56082 ranks #2 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 56082 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 56082 ranks #4 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
56050 Kasota, MN 1,464 7.2 mi
56003 Mankato, MN 14,335 10.0 mi
56058 Le Sueur, MN 5,985 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nicollet County

56003 standard
Mankato, MN
Pop: 14,335
56074 standard
Nicollet, MN
Pop: 2,004
56021 standard
Courtland, MN
Pop: 1,038
56054 standard
Lafayette, MN
Pop: 923

Related Areas

Nicollet County Saint Peter, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56082 in? ▼
ZIP code 56082 (Saint Peter) is located in Nicollet County, Minnesota. Nicollet County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nicollet-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56082? ▼
ZIP code 56082 in Saint Peter, MN has a population of 13,597 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56082? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56082 is $71,456, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56082? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56082 is $275,200, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56082? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56082 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56082? ▼
ZIP code 56082 has 272 business establishments employing approximately 5,227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56082? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56082 are: Health care and social assistance (52), Retail trade (39), Accommodation and food services (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56082? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56082 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 56082? ▼
In ZIP code 56082, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.6% 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 56082? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56082 is 16.6 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 56082? ▼
In ZIP code 56082, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56082? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56082 is 14.2% 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.