56013 ZIP Code — Blue Earth, MN

Faribault County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56013 is located in Blue Earth, Minnesota, within Faribault County. It covers approximately 169.22 square miles and serves a population of 4,469 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56013

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 $142,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,324. 34% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56013 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,469

population

169.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56013 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56013

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56013. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blue Earth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56027 Elmore (5.6 mi) 56033 Frost (8.9 mi) 56098 Winnebago (10.8 mi) 56023 Delavan (11.3 mi) 56039 Granada (11.8 mi) 50556 Ledyard (12.7 mi) 56025 Easton (14 mi) 56014 Bricelyn (14.1 mi) 50451 Lakota (14.8 mi) 50590 Swea City (17.2 mi) 50424 Buffalo Center (18 mi) 56031 Fairmont (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,469
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	169.22 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	43.6196
Longitude	-94.0978
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	46.5%	44.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	35.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	17.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,469

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$68,324

Median household income

$36,696

Per capita income

$142,600

Median home value

$681

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,727

Housing units

24.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

109

Under 5

113

153

5–9

159

10–14

103

151

15–19

156

20–24

227

25–34

236

322

35–44

335

260

45–54

269

145

55–59

150

169

60–64

176

201

65–74

208

168

75–84

175

117

85+

122

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	934	20.9%
18 and over	3,535	79.1%
65 and over	991	22.2%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Two or more races 4.5%

Other race 3.3%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,028	83.2%
Hispanic or Latino	372	7.7%
Two or more races	217	4.5%
Other race	159	3.3%
Black or African American	32	0.7%
Asian	23	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	44.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	35.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	17.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	22.6%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$68,324

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,600
Median rent / month	$681
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	6.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	19.7%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	32.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.5%
Electricity	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	23.4%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,009	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	121	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	289	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	470	24.9%
Households with children under 18	421	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	656	34.7%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	19.4%
Married	60.5%	53.1%
Separated	0.1%	0.8%
Widowed	4.2%	14.9%
Divorced	5.8%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	5.9%
Kindergarten	75	7.8%
Elementary school	386	39.9%
High school	268	27.7%
College / grad school	181	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Retail trade 9.7%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Other services 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Professional & management 6.6%

Construction 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Information 5.1%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.3

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 14.5%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 49.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	228	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	20.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,247	95.0%
Spanish	187	4.4%
Other Indo-European	174	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,326	96.8%
Born in same state	4,297	96.2%
Born in different state	3,335	74.6%
Foreign born	29	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	143	3.2%
Not a US citizen	58	40.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	993	22.2%
Italian	297	6.6%
French	286	6.4%
Arab	190	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	95	2.1%
German	40	0.9%
English	33	0.7%
Irish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56013

What city is ZIP code 56013 in?

ZIP code 56013 is primarily assigned to Blue Earth, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56013 in?

ZIP code 56013 falls within Faribault County, Minnesota.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56013?

The median home value in ZIP code 56013 is $142,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 56013?

ZIP code 56013 has an estimated population of 4,469 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56013?

The median household income in ZIP code 56013 is $68,324, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56013 in?

ZIP code 56013 observes the CST timezone.