56034 ZIP Code — Garden City, MN

Blue Earth County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56034 is located in Garden City, Minnesota, within Blue Earth County. It covers approximately 28.34 square miles and serves a population of 384 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56034

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 $157,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,750. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56034 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

384

population

28.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56034 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56034

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garden City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56090 Vernon Center (5.6 mi) 56055 Lake Crystal (6.5 mi) 56037 Good Thunder (8.2 mi) 56062 Madelia (9 mi) 56010 Amboy (10.3 mi) 56001 Mankato (11.3 mi) 56065 Mapleton (12.8 mi) 56003 Mankato (12.9 mi) 56060 Lewisville (14.8 mi) 56041 Hanska (16.8 mi) 56074 Nicollet (16.9 mi) 56021 Courtland (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	384
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	28.34 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	44.0472
Longitude	-94.1885
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	43.9%	41.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	21.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

384

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$79,750

Median household income

$40,816

Per capita income

$157,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

159

Housing units

21.1%

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	32	8.3%
18 and over	352	91.7%
65 and over	53	13.8%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Two or more races 1.3%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	376	96.4%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1.5%
Two or more races	5	1.3%
Other race	3	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	41.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	33.3%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	21.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.7%	8.5%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 9.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	9.3%
Median income	$79,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 17.9%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	22.8%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	38.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	13.3%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	29.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	49.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	13.7%
Propane / LP gas	78.9%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	65.8%
Cohabiting couple	17	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	31	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	7	4.3%
Households with children under 18	22	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	21.1%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	19.2%
Married	57.3%	67.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	3.6%
Divorced	8.3%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	2.2%
Kindergarten	2	4.3%
Elementary school	11	23.9%
High school	10	21.7%
College / grad school	22	47.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Manufacturing 23.0%

Retail trade 11.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Wholesale trade 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Construction 4.9%

Professional & management 3.1%

Information 1.3%

Other services 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 69.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	21.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	71.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.6%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	372	96.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	384	100.0%
Born in same state	383	99.7%
Born in different state	317	82.6%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	65	16.9%
Polish	36	9.4%
French	19	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	3.1%
Dutch	5	1.3%
English	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56034

What city is ZIP code 56034 in?

ZIP code 56034 is primarily assigned to Garden City, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56034 in?

ZIP code 56034 falls within Blue Earth County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56034 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56034 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56034 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 56034 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56034?

The median home value in ZIP code 56034 is $157,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 56034?

ZIP code 56034 has an estimated population of 384 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56034 in?

ZIP code 56034 observes the CST timezone.