56037 ZIP Code — Good Thunder, MN

Blue Earth County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56037 is located in Good Thunder, Minnesota, within Blue Earth County. It covers approximately 73.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,509 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56037

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 $223,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,000. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 32% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56037 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,509
population
73.96
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56037 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56037

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City Status
Good Thunder Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56065 Mapleton (4.8 mi) 56034 Garden City (8.2 mi) 56010 Amboy (9.2 mi) 56090 Vernon Center (10 mi) 56001 Mankato (10.4 mi) 56078 Pemberton (13.2 mi) 56055 Lake Crystal (14 mi) 56023 Delavan (15.2 mi) 56068 Minnesota Lake (15.2 mi) 56024 Eagle Lake (15.5 mi) 56003 Mankato (15.6 mi) 56062 Madelia (16.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,509
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 013
Geography
Land area 73.96 sq mi
Water area 0.72 sq mi
Latitude 43.9859
Longitude -94.0483
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 34.2% 41.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 39.9% 33.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 24.2% 21.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.6% 3.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,509
Population
20
People per sq mi
47.0
Median age
$75,000
Median household income
$37,721
Per capita income
$223,000
Median home value
$808
Median monthly rent
89.8%
Home ownership
3.1%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
637
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
43
Under 5
41
42
5–9
40
50
10–14
48
33
15–19
32
24
20–24
23
83
25–34
81
84
35–44
82
92
45–54
88
98
55–59
95
66
60–64
64
98
65–74
95
36
75–84
35
18
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1830820.4%
18 and over1,20179.6%
65 and over30019.9%
Median age47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%
Two or more races 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Other race 0.4%
Black or African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,46996.8%
Two or more races281.8%
Hispanic or Latino80.5%
Other race60.4%
Black or African American30.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%
Asian10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.2% 41.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 39.9% 33.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 24.2% 21.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.6% 3.7% 8.5%
Under $10k 2.6%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 5.3%
$25k–$35k 5.6%
$35k–$50k 9.9%
$50k–$75k 25.5%
$75k–$100k 11.4%
$100k–$150k 27.5%
$150k–$200k 8.0%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.6%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k5.3%
$25k–$35k5.6%
$35k–$50k9.9%
$50k–$75k25.5%
$75k–$100k11.4%
$100k–$150k27.5%
$150k–$200k8.0%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$75,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%
$50k–$100k 7.0%
$100k–$150k 15.2%
$150k–$200k 15.2%
$200k–$300k 38.5%
$300k–$500k 16.7%
$500k–$1M 5.2%
$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$223,000
Median rent / month$808
Owner occupied89.8%
Renter occupied10.2%
Vacant5.5%
Single-family detached97.3%
Large apartment buildings0.1%
Mobile homes0.7%
Median rooms7.7
Avg household size (owned)2.32

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20193.7%
2000–20096.5%
1990–199918.6%
1980–19896.5%
1970–197911.9%
1960–19693.0%
1950–19598.1%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier38.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.3%
2 bedrooms14.8%
3 bedrooms50.2%
4 bedrooms25.8%
5+ bedrooms8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.7%
1 vehicle26.0%
2 vehicles34.8%
3 or more37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas35.3%
Electricity6.0%
Propane / LP gas47.1%
Fuel oil4.7%
Wood5.3%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family40460.7%
Cohabiting couple324.8%
Male householder, no spouse14722.1%
Female householder, no spouse8312.5%
Households with children under 1816624.9%
Households with seniors (65+)20731.1%
Average household size2.27

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.2%15.3%
Married62.8%68.8%
Separated0.0%0.7%
Widowed9.4%6.8%
Divorced7.6%8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 2.4%
HS graduate 32.0%
Some college, no degree 24.5%
Associate's degree 14.6%
Bachelor's degree 19.5%
Graduate / professional 6.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.4%
Bachelor's or higher26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3110.1%
Kindergarten72.3%
Elementary school15851.3%
High school6521.1%
College / grad school4715.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%
Construction 15.1%
Agriculture & mining 13.1%
Manufacturing 12.3%
Professional & management 9.6%
Retail trade 4.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%
Other services 4.0%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Public administration 3.5%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.2%
Service10.6%
Sales & office10.2%
Natural resources & construction22.4%
Production & transportation12.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.7%
Government12.6%
Self-employed12.2%
Unpaid family workers1.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.8%
Carpool6.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.9%
Work from home8.3%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)23.6

Poverty

All people 3.1%
Under 18 years 1.0%
18 and over 3.7%
Married-couple families 0.5%
Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.4%
Retirement income15.9%
Supplemental Security2.4%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP2.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.7%
High blood pressure29.4%
High cholesterol28.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart disease5.9%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis21.6%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease5.3%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking20.1%
No physical activity20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.0%
Depression23.2%
Fair or poor health11.1%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health9.0%
No health insurance9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.8%
Visited dentist72.1%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss10.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans826.8%
Disability%
Any disability10.9%
Under 185.2%
18–64 years8.1%
65 and over25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.2%
Public insurance35.5%
No insurance3.9%
Uninsured under 190.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,42594.4%
Spanish30.2%
Other Indo-European20.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages10.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,50499.7%
Born in same state1,50199.5%
Born in different state1,32787.9%
Foreign born30.2%
Naturalized citizen50.3%
Not a US citizen240.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish15610.3%
Italian1338.8%
French916%
Arab785.2%
Dutch523.4%
AncestryCount%
English171.1%
Irish40.3%
Norwegian30.2%
German20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.1%
Internet access91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56037

What city is ZIP code 56037 in?

ZIP code 56037 is primarily assigned to Good Thunder, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56037 in?

ZIP code 56037 falls within Blue Earth County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56037 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56037 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56037?

ZIP code 56037 has an estimated population of 1,509 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56037?

The median home value in ZIP code 56037 is $223,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56037?

The median household income in ZIP code 56037 is $75,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56037 in?

ZIP code 56037 observes the CST timezone.

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