Blue Earth County, MN ZIP Codes
15 ZIP codes cover all or part of Blue Earth County, Minnesota. The Census Bureau counts 69,871 residents in the county, with a median household income of $74,477 and a median home value of $266,700. Median household income ranges from $69,531 in 56001 to $102,391 in 56063. Its largest communities include Mankato, Eagle Lake, Lake Crystal, Mapleton and Madison Lake.
Blue Earth County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 69,871 |
| Households | 27,606 |
| Median household income | $74,477 |
| Median home value | $266,700 |
| Median age | 31.6 |
| Median rent | $1,123 |
All 15 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 79,368 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 31,251 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $69,531 (56001) to $102,391 (56063) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $75,882 |
| Homeowners | 64.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 19.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 17 routes, 5,817 homes (9 of 15 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Blue Earth County: 56063 ($102,391)
- Most residents: 56001 (51,585 people)
- Highest homeownership: 56037 (88.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 56024 (36.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 56001 (25.3% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 56001 (28.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 56063 ($416,300)
Every ZIP code in Blue Earth County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56001 | Mankato | 51,585 | 20,350 | $69,531 | $276,700 | 54.1% | 22.6% | 25.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56048 | Janesville | 4,025 | 1,564 | $85,532 | $238,600 | 87.5% | 33.8% | 7.4% | 4 | 1,504 | 24% of its land |
| 56055 | Lake Crystal | 3,898 | 1,645 | $90,987 | $226,100 | 86.0% | 31.2% | 5.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56024 | Eagle Lake | 3,647 | 1,330 | $95,357 | $285,600 | 67.4% | 36.2% | 17.0% | 2 | 1,442 | 100% of its land |
| 56062 | Madelia | 3,234 | 1,157 | $76,713 | $182,500 | 80.8% | 33.3% | 6.2% | 4 | 1,381 | 29% of its land |
| 56063 | Madison Lake | 3,221 | 1,310 | $102,391 | $416,300 | 82.4% | 27.1% | 6.5% | — | — | 60% of its land |
| 56065 | Mapleton | 2,766 | 1,015 | $92,933 | $223,100 | 82.4% | 34.8% | 12.6% | — | — | 97% of its land |
| 56037 | Good Thunder | 1,374 | 624 | $78,750 | $258,400 | 88.5% | 21.0% | 3.9% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56050 | Kasota | 1,306 | 514 | $90,000 | $342,700 | 86.8% | 30.7% | 7.4% | 1 | 529 | 10% of its land |
| 56010 | Amboy | 1,159 | 489 | $80,156 | $167,900 | 87.9% | 25.8% | 8.1% | 2 | 262 | 100% of its land |
| 56068 | Minnesota Lake | 1,041 | 441 | $74,250 | $191,800 | 78.7% | 25.6% | 6.3% | 1 | 355 | 41% of its land |
| 56080 | Saint Clair | 672 | 241 | $105,398 | $214,900 | 94.2% | 39.0% | 5.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 56090 | Vernon Center | 596 | 244 | $73,750 | $188,600 | 86.5% | 28.3% | 4.6% | 1 | 139 | 100% of its land |
| 56078 | Pemberton | 451 | 161 | $80,208 | $200,000 | 93.2% | 42.9% | 8.3% | 1 | 198 | 50% of its land |
| 56034 | Garden City | 393 | 166 | $98,750 | $191,400 | 84.9% | 10.8% | 9.3% | 1 | 183 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Blue Earth County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Mankato — 45,473 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Eagle Lake — 3,281 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lake Crystal — 2,606 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Mapleton — 1,728 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Madison Lake — 1,322 residents · 1 ZIP code
- St. Clair — 710 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Minnesota Lake — 687 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Amboy — 602 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Good Thunder — 456 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Vernon Center — 329 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Skyline — 307 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Pemberton — 223 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Garden City — 194 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Blue Earth County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Blue Earth County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Blue Earth County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Blue Earth County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Blue Earth County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Blue Earth County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Blue Earth County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Blue Earth County — 10 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Blue Earth County, MN?
- 56001, 56048, 56055, 56024, 56062, 56063, 56065, 56037, 56050, 56010, 56068, 56080, 56090, 56078 and 56034. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Blue Earth County?
- 69,871 residents in 27,606 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Blue Earth County?
- $74,477 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $69,531 (56001) to $102,391 (56063).
- Which Blue Earth County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 56063, at $102,391, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Blue Earth County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Blue Earth County?
- For the 9 of 15 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 17 carrier routes reaching 5,817 residential and 177 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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