56001 ZIP Code, Mankato, MN
56001 is a ZIP code in Mankato, Minnesota in Blue Earth County. It covers 115 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56080, 56024 and 56003. 51,585 people live here in 20,350 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Minnesota ZIP codes. With about 450 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (54% own). Median household income is $69,531, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 28.5, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mankato, MN
- County: Blue Earth County
- Land area: 115 sq mi
- Population: 51,585
- Median household income: $69,531
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 51,585 |
| Households | 20,350 |
| Median household income | $69,531 |
| Income per person | $35,795 |
| Median age | 28.5 |
| Homeowners | 54.1% |
| Median home value | $276,700 |
| Median rent | $1,134 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 14.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 25.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.0% |
| Broadband internet | 88.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.2% |
| $10–15K | 4.2% |
| $15–25K | 6.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.8% |
| $35–50K | 11.8% |
| $50–75K | 17.6% |
| $75–100K | 15.1% |
| $100–150K | 15.5% |
| $150–200K | 9.1% |
| $200K+ | 6.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.2% |
| 10–19 | 16.1% |
| 20–24 | 19.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–44 | 11.5% |
| 45–54 | 8.7% |
| 55–64 | 8.4% |
| 65–74 | 7.6% |
| 75+ | 6.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.7% |
| Owned outright | 20.0% |
| Rented | 42.1% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 49.0% |
| Townhome | 8.2% |
| 2–4 units | 8.0% |
| 5–19 units | 10.6% |
| 20+ units | 18.8% |
| Mobile / other | 5.4% |
Businesses in 56001
1,568 business establishments with 32,189 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 292
- Retail Trade: 242
- Accommodation and Food Services: 152
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 139
- Construction: 131
- Finance and Insurance: 107
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 102
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 73
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56080 — St. Clair city, MN (6.8 mi)
- 56024 — Eagle Lake city, MN (7 mi)
- 56003 — North Mankato city, MN (8.4 mi)
- 56037 — Good Thunder city, MN (8.6 mi)
- 56050 — Kasota city, MN (9.2 mi)
- 56063 — Madison Lake city, MN (9.9 mi)
- 56034 — Garden City CDP, MN (12.2 mi)
- 56055 — Lake Crystal city, MN (12.7 mi)
Areas that include 56001
- Mankato, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- St. Clair, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Skyline, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Blue Earth County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 11: highest median home value in Blue Earth County
- No. 1 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Blue Earth County
- No. 1 of 11: lowest median age in Blue Earth County
- No. 3 of 10: fastest population growth in Blue Earth County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56001, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56001 in?
- 56001 is a Mankato, MN mailing address. By land area, 16% lies inside Mankato; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56001 in?
- 56001 is in Blue Earth County.
- What is the population of 56001?
- About 51,585 people (±382), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 50,729.
- What is the median household income in 56001?
- $69,531 (±$3,793), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56001?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56001 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56001?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56080 (6.8 mi, St. Clair), 56024 (7 mi, Eagle Lake), 56003 (8.4 mi, North Mankato), 56037 (8.6 mi, Good Thunder), 56050 (9.2 mi, Kasota) and 56063 (9.9 mi, Madison Lake).
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