56003 ZIP Code, Mankato, MN
56003 is a ZIP code in Mankato, Minnesota in Nicollet County. It covers 44 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56050, 56001 and 56074. 15,258 people live here in 6,349 households. With about 347 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $82,538, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mankato, MN
- County: Nicollet County
- Land area: 44 sq mi
- Population: 15,258
- Median household income: $82,538
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 15,258 |
| Households | 6,349 |
| Median household income | $82,538 |
| Income per person | $52,651 |
| Median age | 38.8 |
| Homeowners | 71.3% |
| Median home value | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $975 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% |
| Broadband internet | 91.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 1.0% |
| $15–25K | 3.0% |
| $25–35K | 4.5% |
| $35–50K | 15.6% |
| $50–75K | 18.3% |
| $75–100K | 13.1% |
| $100–150K | 19.4% |
| $150–200K | 9.5% |
| $200K+ | 12.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 15.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–44 | 16.7% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 10.6% |
| 65–74 | 9.6% |
| 75+ | 7.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.8% |
| Owned outright | 23.5% |
| Rented | 27.5% |
| Vacant | 3.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 66.1% |
| Townhome | 4.9% |
| 2–4 units | 9.0% |
| 5–19 units | 7.8% |
| 20+ units | 6.2% |
| Mobile / other | 5.9% |
Businesses in 56003
312 business establishments with 7,029 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 42
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 34
- Construction: 30
- Retail Trade: 28
- Accommodation and Food Services: 25
- Manufacturing: 21
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 21
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 21
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56050 — Kasota city, MN (7.6 mi)
- 56001 — Mankato city, MN (8.4 mi)
- 56074 — Nicollet city, MN (9.1 mi)
- 56055 — Lake Crystal city, MN (9.5 mi)
- 56082 — St. Peter city, MN (9.9 mi)
- 56021 — Courtland city, MN (12.2 mi)
- 56063 — Madison Lake city, MN (13.4 mi)
- 56024 — Eagle Lake city, MN (13.5 mi)
Areas that include 56003
- Mankato, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- North Mankato, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Nicollet County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 9: highest median household income in Nicollet County
- No. 5 of 9: highest median home value in Nicollet County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of households with children in Nicollet County
- No. 2 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Nicollet County
- No. 4 of 9: lowest median age in Nicollet County
- No. 5 of 9: fastest population growth in Nicollet County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56003, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56003 in?
- 56003 is a Mankato, MN mailing address. By land area, 14% lies inside North Mankato; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56003 in?
- 56003 is in Nicollet County.
- What is the population of 56003?
- About 15,258 people (±188), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 15,221.
- What is the median household income in 56003?
- $82,538 (±$4,027), 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 56003?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56003 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56003?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56050 (7.6 mi, Kasota), 56001 (8.4 mi, Mankato), 56074 (9.1 mi, Nicollet), 56055 (9.5 mi, Lake Crystal), 56082 (9.9 mi, St. Peter) and 56021 (12.2 mi, Courtland).
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