56003 ZIP Code
Mankato, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56003 |
| City/Town: | Mankato |
| County: | Nicollet |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,360 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,290 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,796 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,564 |
| Median Home Value: | $242,300 |
| Land Area: | 44.0 sq miles
113.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.2193, -94.0903 |
Population Information (56003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,360 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,415 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,945 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 988 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,037 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,254 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 946 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 829 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,800 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,256 | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,924 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 816 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 950 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,319 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 826 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 415 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $242,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $888 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,564 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,385 | 97.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 179 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,883 | 76.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,502 | 23.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,306 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 65 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 178 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,116 | 20.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,886 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,609 | 15.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,132 | 30.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,320 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56003 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,290 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $114,846 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $99,699 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,796 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,581 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,405 | 97.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 176 | 2.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,263 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,843 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,197 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 365 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,741 | 89.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 261 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 243 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 111 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 999 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 397 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 603 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 445 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 125 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56003 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 159 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 233 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 274 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 519 | 8.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 795 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,076 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 953 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,242 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 504 | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 630 | 9.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56003 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,353 | 75.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 515 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 31 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 207 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 410 | 4.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 694 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56003 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 110 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 350 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,575 | 18.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 234 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,088 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 378 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 192 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 418 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 487 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,682 | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 378 | 4.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 362 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 151 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.2% | 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 (56003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,702 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,699 | 82.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,658 | 30.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 584 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56003 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,049 | 79.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,798 | 28.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,410 | 22.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 83 | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 139 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 312 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56003 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,301 | 65.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 407 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 186 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 235 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 124 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 411 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 431 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 418 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 51 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56003 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 462 | 7.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,131 | 17.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 782 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,005 | 15.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 901 | 13.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 624 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 667 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 259 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 706 | 10.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56003 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 164 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 522 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,696 | 25.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,979 | 30.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,717 | 26.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 486 | 7.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56003 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,674 | 73.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 336 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,175 | 18.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 50 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 28 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 88 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56003 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 342 | 5.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,986 | 31.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,754 | 43.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,303 | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56003 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 415 | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 135 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 306 | 6.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 687 | 14.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,859 | 38.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,155 | 23.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 275 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 51 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56003 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,612 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $623 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $888 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.66 | 2.38 |
Households (56003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,385 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,941 | 46.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,156 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,050 | 16.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,893 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,039 | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,799 | 28.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56003 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,828 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,988 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,978 | 51.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 159 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 568 | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,778 | 30.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56003 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,661 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 310 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 241 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,740 | 47.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 631 | 17.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 739 | 20.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,509 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 716 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,286 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,537 | 10.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 190 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 644 | 41.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 703 | 45.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56003 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,897 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,216 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,160 | 52.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,056 | 47.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 64 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,934 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 71 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 426 | 600.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 426 | 600.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 426 | 600.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 33 | 46.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 75 | 105.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 68 | 95.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 1 | 1.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56003 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,372 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,991 | 97.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 381 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 158 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 113 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 32 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 78 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56003 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,385 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,936 | 93.0% | 89.4% |
Mankato, MN56003