| ZIP Code | 56024 |
|---|---|
| City | Eagle Lake |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Blue Earth County |
| Area Code | 507/924 |
| Elevation | 1,025 ft |
| Latitude | 44.143552 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.838858 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.7% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 491 (22.1%) |
| Some College | 258 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 361 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 267 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 836 (37.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $96,667 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $259,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,405/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,343 |
| Vacant Units | 41 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,343 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 41 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 56024 is located in Eagle Lake, Minnesota, within Blue Earth County. With a population of 3,595, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.7 years. Economically, 56024 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,667 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56024 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $259,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,405 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 56024 is primarily White (86.45%). Residents are well-educated — 49.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.2%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56024 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 56024 in Eagle Lake, MN is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,595 residents, a median household income of $96,667, and a median home value of $259,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.