56001 ZIP Code — Mankato, MN
Blue Earth County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56001 is located in Mankato, Minnesota, within Blue Earth County. It covers approximately 114.52 square miles and serves a population of 50,524 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56001
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $249,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $65,317. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
50,524
population
114.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56001 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56001
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mankato | Acceptable |
| Mankato | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56003 Mankato (6.7 mi)
56024 Eagle Lake (7.9 mi)
56037 Good Thunder (10.4 mi)
56063 Madison Lake (11.1 mi)
56034 Garden City (11.3 mi)
56055 Lake Crystal (12.3 mi)
56050 Kasota (12.3 mi)
56065 Mapleton (13.5 mi)
56074 Nicollet (14.8 mi)
56017 Cleveland (15.4 mi)
56028 Elysian (15.7 mi)
56048 Janesville (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,524 |
| Population density | 441 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 114.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.43 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.1307 |
| Longitude | -93.9938 |
| 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 | 45.1% | 41.3% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 33.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 21.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.7% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
50,524
Population
441
People per sq mi
28.3
Median age
$65,317
Median household income
$33,654
Per capita income
$249,400
Median home value
$1,022
Median monthly rent
54.0%
Home ownership
20.5%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
12,196
Housing units
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,239
Under 5
1,221
1,228
5–9
1,212
1,228
10–14
1,211
2,643
15–19
2,607
5,072
20–24
5,002
3,475
25–34
3,428
2,732
35–44
2,695
2,064
45–54
2,036
1,080
55–59
1,066
1,213
60–64
1,197
1,853
65–74
1,828
1,117
75–84
1,101
491
85+
485
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,882 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 41,642 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,875 | 13.6% |
| Median age | 28.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.4%
Black or African American
6%
Asian
3.2%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,291 | 83.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,117 | 6% |
| Asian | 1,681 | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,557 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,358 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 747 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.1% | 41.3% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 33.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 21.6% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.7% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $65,317 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.0%
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
7.9%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k–$300k
36.2%
$300k–$500k
22.2%
$500k–$1M
7.2%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $249,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,022 |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
| Single-family detached | 49.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.7% |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.1% |
| Electricity | 21.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,494 | 37.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,472 | 12.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,808 | 24.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,062 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,751 | 24.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,403 | 22.2% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 55.6% | 48.1% |
| Married | 36.7% | 36.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
22.0%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
14.2%
Bachelor's degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 600 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 420 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,801 | 21.7% |
| High school | 2,046 | 11.7% |
| College / grad school | 10,645 | 60.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.6%
Manufacturing
13.7%
Retail trade
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.0%
Professional & management
6.8%
Other services
4.3%
Construction
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Public administration
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.4% |
| Service | 23.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.8% |
| Production & transportation | 16.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.7% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 2.2% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.6 |
Poverty
All people
20.5%
Under 18 years
14.1%
18 and over
22.0%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
36.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.2% |
| Retirement income | 17.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| High blood pressure | 23.8% |
| High cholesterol | 22.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 16.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,902 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.7% |
| Public insurance | 31.8% |
| No insurance | 3.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,064 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 1,579 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 266 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 150 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 387 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,596 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 46,372 | 91.8% |
| Born in different state | 36,194 | 71.6% |
| Foreign born | 224 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,928 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,488 | 37.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 6,085 | 12% |
| Italian | 3,883 | 7.7% |
| French | 2,516 | 5% |
| Arab | 1,646 | 3.3% |
| Dutch | 730 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 671 | 1.3% |
| German | 292 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 87 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 67 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56001
What part of Mankato is ZIP code 56001?
ZIP code 56001 covers a portion of Mankato, Minnesota, within Blue Earth County.
What county is ZIP code 56001 in?
ZIP code 56001 falls within Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56001?
21% of residents in ZIP code 56001 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 56001?
ZIP code 56001 has an estimated population of 50,524 residents, with a density of 441 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56001?
The median household income in ZIP code 56001 is $65,317, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56001?
The median home value in ZIP code 56001 is $249,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 56001 in?
ZIP code 56001 observes the CST timezone.