City

Mankato, MN

3 ZIP codes  ·  Blue Earth County  ·  Minnesota

👥66,279Population
💰$70,313Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$262,568Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓52.5%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 5%Asian: 2.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Black5.0%
Asian2.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
22%
25–44
25%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads52.5% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma331 (0.9%)
HS Graduate7,850 (21.6%)
Some College3,859 (10.6%)
Associates5,113 (14.1%)
Bachelors5,512 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree13,661 (37.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 37.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad21.6%
Some College10.6%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate37.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.1%Renter: 40.9%Tenure
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,313 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$262,568 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,049/mo
Total Housing Units28,126
Vacant Units1,849

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Mankato, MN

Mankato is a city in Minnesota, located in Blue Earth County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 66,279 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.91 years.

Economically, Mankato is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,312 is near the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mankato is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $262,568, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,049 per month.

The population of Mankato is well-educated. 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.94%).

Mankato, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Mankato
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56001 50,960 $67,224 $263,100 $1,088 4.5% 50.9% 54.5%
56003 15,319 $80,587 $260,800 $920 1.7% 58.0% 74.1%