| ZIP Code | 56001 |
|---|---|
| City | Mankato |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Blue Earth County |
| Area Code | 507/924 |
| Elevation | 956 ft |
| Latitude | 44.128169 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.978991 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 28.6 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 18.5% ▲ 85% above avg |
| College Grads | 50.9% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 321 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,777 (21.8%) |
| Some College | 2,992 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 3,940 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 3,927 (14.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,554 (36%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,224 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $263,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,088/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,583 |
| Vacant Units | 1,689 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,583 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,689 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 56001 is located in Mankato, Minnesota, within Blue Earth County. With a population of 50,960, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28.6 years. Economically, 56001 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,224 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56001 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $263,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,088 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.5%) and renters (45.5%). Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 56001 is primarily White (82.94%). Residents are well-educated — 50.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.5%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56001 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 56001 in Mankato, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 50,960 residents, a median household income of $67,224, and a median home value of $263,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.