56001 ZIP Code – Mankato, Minnesota
56001 is a large ZIP code in Mankato, Minnesota, part of Blue Earth County with a population of approximately 50,524 residents. At $65,317, the median household income here runs below the Minnesota average and near the U.S. average. At $249,400, median home values run near the national average, with 54.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,022 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 59% single-family (increasing), 28% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 19.9% is above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 36.6%, above the national average. The median age is 28.6, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 56024, 56080, 56003.
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ZIP 56001 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56001 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50k | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $249k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,022 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 28.6 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.6% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56024 – Eagle Lake
- 56080 – Saint Clair
- 56003 – Mankato
- 56037 – Good Thunder
- 56050 – Kasota
- 56063 – Madison Lake
- 56034 – Garden City
- 56048 – Janesville
- 56055 – Lake Crystal
- 56078 – Pemberton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56024 | EAGLE LAKE | 3,559 | $87,227 |
| 56080 | SAINT CLAIR | 762 | $97,717 |
| 56003 | MANKATO | 15,360 | $77,290 |
| 56037 | GOOD THUNDER | 1,509 | $75,000 |
| 56050 | KASOTA | 1,435 | $80,250 |