56001 ZIP Code
Mankato, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56001 |
| City/Town: | Mankato |
| County: | Blue Earth |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 50,524 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,317 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,378 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,325 |
| Median Home Value: | $249,400 |
| Land Area: | 114.5 sq miles
296.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.1282, -93.9790 |
Population Information (56001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 50,524 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,442 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,082 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,460 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,440 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,439 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,250 | 10.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 10,074 | 19.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,903 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,427 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,100 | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,146 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,410 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,681 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,218 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 976 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $249,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,022 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,325 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,836 | 93.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,489 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,707 | 54.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,129 | 46.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,861 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 716 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 924 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,137 | 22.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,619 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,965 | 14.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,731 | 24.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,769 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,317 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,956 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,412 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,378 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 30,109 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 28,893 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,197 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,575 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 23,327 | 80.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,617 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 943 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 43,291 | 85.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,117 | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 98 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,681 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 33 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 747 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,557 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,358 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,250 | 4.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,605 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 40 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 605 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56001 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,163 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 897 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,776 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,867 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,340 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,033 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,091 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,935 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,685 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,049 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56001 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 20,982 | 72.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,578 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 614 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 829 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 324 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,254 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56001 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 357 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,197 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,962 | 13.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 549 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,855 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 850 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 546 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,116 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,974 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 9,130 | 31.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,455 | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,238 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 664 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (56001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 48,123 | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 38,778 | 76.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,867 | 31.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,790 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56001 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,238 | 81.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,799 | 24.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,378 | 17.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,035 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 710 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,630 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56001 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,640 | 49.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,718 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 786 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,067 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,407 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,063 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,770 | 17.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 874 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56001 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 259 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,849 | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,450 | 16.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,377 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,854 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,214 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,158 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,554 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,052 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,558 | 16.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56001 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 808 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,223 | 10.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,416 | 25.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,308 | 34.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,113 | 19.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,457 | 6.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56001 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,905 | 70.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,253 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,283 | 21.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 69 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 69 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 127 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 130 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56001 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,731 | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,915 | 29.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,125 | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,065 | 20.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56001 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 748 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 338 | 3.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 843 | 7.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,624 | 15.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,880 | 36.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,379 | 22.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 770 | 7.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 125 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,594 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $584 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,022 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (56001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,836 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,494 | 37.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,996 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,808 | 24.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,062 | 25.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,751 | 24.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,403 | 22.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56001 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,563 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,984 | 55.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,919 | 36.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 280 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,243 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,392 | 48.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56001 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 17,512 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 600 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 420 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,801 | 21.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,046 | 11.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 10,645 | 60.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,623 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,902 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 49,913 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,701 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 652 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,227 | 56.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,822 | 32.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56001 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,084 | 73.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 12,763 | 25.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,344 | 49.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,833 | 45.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,250 | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 586 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 46,596 | 92.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 224 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,928 | 1753.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,928 | 1753.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,928 | 1753.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 264 | 117.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,527 | 681.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 450 | 200.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 138 | 61.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56001 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 48,064 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 43,470 | 90.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,594 | 9.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,242 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 724 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 978 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,650 | 3.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56001 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,836 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,975 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Mankato, MN56001