56011 ZIP Code — Belle Plaine, MN
Scott County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56011 is located in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, within Scott County. It covers approximately 102.26 square miles and serves a population of 9,564 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 952.
About ZIP code 56011
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $98,692.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,564
population
102.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56011 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56011
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56011. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Belle Plaine | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55315 Carver (7.5 mi)
55352 Jordan (8.6 mi)
56044 Henderson (9 mi)
55338 Green Isle (10.1 mi)
55322 Cologne (10.3 mi)
55368 Norwood Young America (10.4 mi)
56071 New Prague (11 mi)
55339 Hamburg (11.9 mi)
56058 Le Sueur (13.4 mi)
55318 Chaska (15.3 mi)
55318 Chaska (15.3 mi)
55397 Young America (15.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,564 |
| Population density | 94 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 139 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 102.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.67 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.6192 |
| Longitude | -93.7817 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 952 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.2% | 21.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 28.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.2% | 35.0% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 15.7% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
9,564
Population
94
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$98,692
Median household income
$42,296
Per capita income
$287,900
Median home value
$1,276
Median monthly rent
86.8%
Home ownership
2.0%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
3,076
Housing units
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
345
Under 5
319
383
5–9
354
390
10–14
361
315
15–19
291
198
20–24
183
503
25–34
466
737
35–44
683
601
45–54
557
403
55–59
373
257
60–64
238
411
65–74
381
212
75–84
196
212
85+
196
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,513 | 26.3% |
| 18 and over | 7,051 | 73.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,608 | 16.8% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91%
Black or African American
2.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,898 | 91% |
| Black or African American | 283 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 246 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 209 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 77 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.2% | 21.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 28.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.2% | 35.0% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 15.7% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
23.0%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
15.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 15.2% |
| Median income | $98,692 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
3.0%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k–$300k
49.0%
$300k–$500k
31.3%
$500k–$1M
9.6%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,276 |
| Owner occupied | 86.8% |
| Renter occupied | 13.2% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
| Single-family detached | 88.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 30.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% |
| 3 or more | 29.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.9% |
| Electricity | 11.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,044 | 59.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 261 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 562 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 557 | 16.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,326 | 38.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 925 | 27.0% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.4% | 23.7% |
| Married | 54.8% | 57.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
15.1%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 222 | 9.0% |
| Kindergarten | 126 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,196 | 48.4% |
| High school | 649 | 26.3% |
| College / grad school | 277 | 11.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Construction
12.6%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Other services
9.5%
Retail trade
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Professional & management
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Public administration
1.5%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.0% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.3% |
| Production & transportation | 14.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.9% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
2.0%
Under 18 years
1.1%
18 and over
2.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 27.1% |
| High cholesterol | 27.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 20.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.1% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.1% |
| Visited dentist | 69.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 570 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.4% |
| No insurance | 2.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,900 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 78 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 75 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,404 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 9,385 | 98.1% |
| Born in different state | 7,418 | 77.6% |
| Foreign born | 19 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 160 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 157 | 98.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,228 | 12.8% |
| Polish | 771 | 8.1% |
| French | 290 | 3% |
| Arab | 130 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 58 | 0.6% |
| English | 42 | 0.4% |
| German | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.8% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56011
What city is ZIP code 56011 in?
ZIP code 56011 is primarily assigned to Belle Plaine, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56011 in?
ZIP code 56011 falls within Scott County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56011 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56011 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 56011?
ZIP code 56011 has an estimated population of 9,564 residents, with a density of 94 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56011?
The median household income in ZIP code 56011 is $98,692, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56011?
The median home value in ZIP code 56011 is $287,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 56011 in?
ZIP code 56011 observes the CST timezone.