56050 ZIP Code — Kasota, MN

Le Sueur County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56050 is located in Kasota, Minnesota, within Le Sueur County. It covers approximately 23.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,435 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56050

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 $287,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,250. 38% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56050 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,435

population

23.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kasota	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56017 Cleveland (6.8 mi) 56082 Saint Peter (7.8 mi) 56003 Mankato (8.7 mi) 56063 Madison Lake (8.9 mi) 56058 Le Sueur (10.5 mi) 56024 Eagle Lake (11.9 mi) 56074 Nicollet (12 mi) 56001 Mankato (12.3 mi) 56057 Le Center (12.7 mi) 56028 Elysian (13.1 mi) 56044 Henderson (18 mi) 56055 Lake Crystal (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,435
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	23.13 sq mi
Water area	1.31 sq mi
Latitude	44.3051
Longitude	-93.9485
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	39.6%	35.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	36.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	24.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,435

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$80,250

Median household income

$37,452

Per capita income

$287,700

Median home value

$647

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

557

Housing units

30.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

35–44

103

45–54

55–59

60–64

112

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	311	21.7%
18 and over	1,124	78.3%
65 and over	319	22.2%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Black or African American 3.6%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,337	91.5%
Black or African American	52	3.6%
Two or more races	30	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.8%
Other race	4	0.3%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	35.2%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	36.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	24.0%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$80,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 36.0%

$500k–$1M 10.4%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$287,700
Median rent / month	$647
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	25.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	43.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.3%
Electricity	8.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	314	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	38	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	103	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	100	18.0%
Households with children under 18	177	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	38.7%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	18.1%
Married	58.4%	63.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	1.7%	6.5%
Divorced	8.1%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 25.2%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	30.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	8.0%
Kindergarten	31	11.7%
Elementary school	136	51.5%
High school	55	20.8%
College / grad school	21	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Manufacturing 20.1%

Professional & management 11.2%

Retail trade 10.8%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Other services 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	35.1%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.0%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,359	94.7%
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)	1,432	99.8%
Born in same state	1,432	99.8%
Born in different state	1,200	83.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	225	15.7%
Italian	214	14.9%
French	89	6.2%
Arab	35	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.8%
Dutch	9	0.6%
Irish	7	0.5%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56050

What city is ZIP code 56050 in?

ZIP code 56050 is primarily assigned to Kasota, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56050 in?

ZIP code 56050 falls within Le Sueur County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56050 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56050 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56050 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 56050 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56050?

ZIP code 56050 has an estimated population of 1,435 residents, with a density of 62 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56050?

The median home value in ZIP code 56050 is $287,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 56050 in?

ZIP code 56050 observes the CST timezone.