56013 ZIP Code, Blue Earth, MN
56013 is a ZIP code in Blue Earth, Minnesota — mostly in Faribault County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Martin County. It covers 169 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56027, 56033 and 56023. 4,535 people live here in 1,863 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $71,553, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 45.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Blue Earth, MN
- County: Faribault County
- Land area: 169 sq mi
- Population: 4,535
- Median household income: $71,553
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,535 |
| Households | 1,863 |
| Median household income | $71,553 |
| Income per person | $39,322 |
| Median age | 45.1 |
| Homeowners | 75.0% |
| Median home value | $176,900 |
| Median rent | $945 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 14.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% |
| Broadband internet | 85.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 4.6% |
| $15–25K | 3.7% |
| $25–35K | 5.9% |
| $35–50K | 12.1% |
| $50–75K | 21.1% |
| $75–100K | 10.5% |
| $100–150K | 20.5% |
| $150–200K | 7.9% |
| $200K+ | 8.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.8% |
| 10–19 | 13.8% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 9.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.8% |
| 45–54 | 14.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65–74 | 11.0% |
| 75+ | 11.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.5% |
| Owned outright | 33.1% |
| Rented | 21.7% |
| Vacant | 11.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.6% |
| Townhome | 2.4% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 6.2% |
| 20+ units | 6.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 56013
162 business establishments with 1,932 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 27
- Retail Trade: 23
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 17
- Accommodation and Food Services: 16
- Construction: 15
- Manufacturing: 13
- Wholesale Trade: 11
- Finance and Insurance: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56027 — Elmore city, MN (7.2 mi)
- 56033 — Frost city, MN (9.1 mi)
- 56023 — Delavan city, MN (11.4 mi)
- 56039 — Granada city, MN (11.4 mi)
- 50556 — Ledyard city, IA (12.3 mi)
- 56098 — Winnebago city, MN (12.6 mi)
- 56025 — Easton city, MN (13.1 mi)
- 50465 — Rake city, IA (13.4 mi)
Areas that include 56013
- Blue Earth, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Faribault County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Martin County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56013, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56013 in?
- 56013 is a Blue Earth, MN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Blue Earth; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56013 in?
- 56013 is mostly in Faribault County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Martin County.
- What is the population of 56013?
- About 4,535 people (±114), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,298.
- What is the median household income in 56013?
- $71,553 (±$9,832), 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 56013?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56013 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56013?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56027 (7.2 mi, Elmore), 56033 (9.1 mi, Frost), 56023 (11.4 mi, Delavan), 56039 (11.4 mi, Granada), 50556 (12.3 mi, Ledyard) and 56098 (12.6 mi, Winnebago).
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