City

Blue Earth, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Faribault County  ·  Minnesota

👥4,534Population
💰$64,360Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$160,700Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 10.2%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1.3%Other: 0.3%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic10.2%
Black0.8%
Asian1.3%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.3%)
HS Graduate915 (29.8%)
Some College428 (13.9%)
Associates388 (12.6%)
Bachelors472 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree859 (28%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College13.9%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,360 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$160,700 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$926/mo
Total Housing Units2,110
Vacant Units185

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
62%
About Blue Earth, MN

Blue Earth is a city in Minnesota, located in Faribault County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,534 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Blue Earth is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,360 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Blue Earth is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $926 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blue Earth is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.17%).

Blue Earth, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Blue Earth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56013 4,534 $64,360 $160,700 $926 1.8% 43.4% 72.2%