56010 ZIP Code — Amboy, MN

Blue Earth County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56010 is located in Amboy, Minnesota, within Blue Earth County. It covers approximately 81.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,058 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56010

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,556. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56010 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,058

population

81.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56010 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56010

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56010. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Amboy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56090 Vernon Center (6.3 mi) 56037 Good Thunder (9.2 mi) 56098 Winnebago (9.5 mi) 56034 Garden City (10.3 mi) 56065 Mapleton (10.5 mi) 56060 Lewisville (12.1 mi) 56023 Delavan (12.8 mi) 56062 Madelia (13.1 mi) 56088 Truman (13.3 mi) 56055 Lake Crystal (16.4 mi) 56025 Easton (17.4 mi) 56039 Granada (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,058
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	81.76 sq mi
Water area	2.22 sq mi
Latitude	43.8987
Longitude	-94.1887
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	507

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	41.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	21.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,058

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$80,556

Median household income

$42,728

Per capita income

$146,100

Median home value

$773

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

487

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	179	16.9%
18 and over	879	83.1%
65 and over	256	24.2%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 2.2%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,024	94.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25	2.3%
Two or more races	24	2.2%
Other race	7	0.6%
Asian	2	0.2%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	41.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	21.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$80,556

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,100
Median rent / month	$773
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	54.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.0%
Electricity	5.9%
Propane / LP gas	38.4%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	2.6%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	263	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	90	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	113	23.0%
Households with children under 18	98	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	207	42.1%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	18.5%
Married	59.6%	57.4%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	10.6%
Divorced	10.0%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	9.4%
Kindergarten	8	3.9%
Elementary school	73	36.0%
High school	35	17.2%
College / grad school	68	33.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Agriculture & mining 15.7%

Retail trade 12.0%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Construction 7.4%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Professional & management 4.9%

Other services 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Information 2.2%

Public administration 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	7.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	15.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	998	94.3%
Spanish	8	0.8%
Other Indo-European	8	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,045	98.8%
Born in same state	1,041	98.4%
Born in different state	928	87.7%
Foreign born	4	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	13	1.2%
Not a US citizen	11	84.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	172	16.3%
French	75	7.1%
Arab	70	6.6%
Italian	63	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1.4%
Dutch	3	0.3%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	92.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56010

What city is ZIP code 56010 in?

ZIP code 56010 is primarily assigned to Amboy, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56010 in?

ZIP code 56010 falls within Blue Earth County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56010 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 56010 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56010 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 56010 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56010?

The median home value in ZIP code 56010 is $146,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 56010?

ZIP code 56010 has an estimated population of 1,058 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56010 in?

ZIP code 56010 observes the CST timezone.