56003 ZIP Code — Mankato, MN
Nicollet County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56003 is located in Mankato, Minnesota, within Nicollet County. It covers approximately 43.99 square miles and serves a population of 15,360 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56003
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $242,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($77,290) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,360
population
43.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56003 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56003
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mankato | Acceptable |
| Mankato | Acceptable |
| Mankato | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56001 Mankato (6.7 mi)
56074 Nicollet (8.3 mi)
56050 Kasota (8.7 mi)
56082 Saint Peter (10 mi)
56055 Lake Crystal (10.2 mi)
56024 Eagle Lake (12.1 mi)
56063 Madison Lake (12.7 mi)
56034 Garden City (12.9 mi)
56017 Cleveland (14.4 mi)
56021 Courtland (14.8 mi)
56037 Good Thunder (15.6 mi)
56028 Elysian (17.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 08/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,360 |
| Population density | 349 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 43.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.2120 |
| Longitude | -94.0670 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 507 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.1% | 36.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.6% | 23.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
15,360
Population
349
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$77,290
Median household income
$48,542
Per capita income
$242,300
Median home value
$888
Median monthly rent
76.5%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
5,062
Housing units
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
477
Under 5
511
501
5–9
536
605
10–14
649
457
15–19
489
400
20–24
429
869
25–34
931
1,089
35–44
1,167
929
45–54
995
394
55–59
422
459
60–64
491
637
65–74
682
399
75–84
427
200
85+
215
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,851 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 11,509 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,560 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.2%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Black or African American
1.7%
Asian
1.5%
Other race
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,741 | 87.2% |
| Two or more races | 999 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 397 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 261 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 243 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 111 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.1% | 36.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.6% | 23.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k+
9.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.9% |
| $200k+ | 9.9% |
| Median income | $77,290 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.5%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
6.3%
$150k–$200k
14.1%
$200k–$300k
38.1%
$300k–$500k
23.7%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,300 |
| Median rent / month | $888 |
| Owner occupied | 76.5% |
| Renter occupied | 23.5% |
| Vacant | 2.7% |
| Single-family detached | 65.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 6.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.2% |
| Electricity | 18.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,941 | 46.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 501 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,050 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,893 | 29.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,039 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,799 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 28.4% |
| Married | 51.1% | 50.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
1.7%
HS graduate
20.5%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Associate's degree
15.6%
Bachelor's degree
30.4%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 310 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 241 | 6.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,740 | 47.5% |
| High school | 631 | 17.2% |
| College / grad school | 739 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.9%
Manufacturing
18.7%
Retail trade
12.9%
Professional & management
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Other services
4.3%
Construction
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
2.3%
Public administration
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.8% |
| Service | 11.6% |
| Sales & office | 24.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 8.5% |
| Other means | 5.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
12.6%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
0.4%
Female-led households
19.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.2% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 25.5% |
| High cholesterol | 26.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.6% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.3% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 716 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 28.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.1% |
| Public insurance | 30.5% |
| No insurance | 3.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,372 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 108 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 38 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,934 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 14,863 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 11,894 | 77.4% |
| Foreign born | 71 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 426 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 239 | 56.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,367 | 15.4% |
| Italian | 1,423 | 9.3% |
| French | 831 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 595 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 233 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 164 | 1.1% |
| German | 37 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56003
What city is ZIP code 56003 in?
ZIP code 56003 is primarily assigned to Mankato, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56003 in?
ZIP code 56003 falls within Nicollet County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 56003?
ZIP code 56003 has an estimated population of 15,360 residents, with a density of 349 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56003?
The median home value in ZIP code 56003 is $242,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56003?
The median household income in ZIP code 56003 is $77,290, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56003 in?
ZIP code 56003 observes the CST timezone.