56078 ZIP Code — Pemberton, MN

Blue Earth County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56078 is located in Pemberton, Minnesota, within Blue Earth County. It covers approximately 25.43 square miles and serves a population of 490 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56078

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 $169,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,917. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 30% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56078 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

490
population
25.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56078 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56078

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City Status
Pemberton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56068 Minnesota Lake (5 mi) 56091 Waldorf (5.5 mi) 56065 Mapleton (9.5 mi) 56048 Janesville (11 mi) 56025 Easton (13.1 mi) 56037 Good Thunder (13.2 mi) 56072 New Richland (14.9 mi) 56024 Eagle Lake (15.2 mi) 56097 Wells (15.4 mi) 56093 Waseca (15.6 mi) 56023 Delavan (15.7 mi) 56001 Mankato (16.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 490
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 013
Geography
Land area 25.43 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 43.9351
Longitude -93.7930
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 32.8% 41.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 40.1% 33.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 22.6% 21.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 3.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

490
Population
19
People per sq mi
33.4
Median age
$72,917
Median household income
$31,740
Per capita income
$169,100
Median home value
$1,250
Median monthly rent
86.9%
Home ownership
5.6%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
179
Housing units
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
14
Under 5
12
19
5–9
16
29
10–14
24
18
15–19
16
17
20–24
15
48
25–34
42
22
35–44
19
34
45–54
30
10
55–59
8
16
60–64
13
17
65–74
15
17
75–84
15
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813828.2%
18 and over35271.8%
65 and over6813.9%
Median age33.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or more races 1.4%
Other race 1.4%
Black or African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White47395.2%
Hispanic or Latino71.4%
Two or more races71.4%
Other race71.4%
Black or African American20.4%
Asian10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.8% 41.3% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 40.1% 33.3% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 22.6% 21.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 3.7% 8.5%
Under $10k 1.1%
$10k–$15k 0.6%
$15k–$25k 1.1%
$25k–$35k 9.7%
$35k–$50k 17.6%
$50k–$75k 22.7%
$75k–$100k 14.2%
$100k–$150k 14.8%
$150k–$200k 14.2%
$200k+ 4.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.1%
$10k–$15k0.6%
$15k–$25k1.1%
$25k–$35k9.7%
$35k–$50k17.6%
$50k–$75k22.7%
$75k–$100k14.2%
$100k–$150k14.8%
$150k–$200k14.2%
$200k+4.0%
Median income$72,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%
$50k–$100k 2.6%
$100k–$150k 24.2%
$150k–$200k 19.6%
$200k–$300k 26.8%
$300k–$500k 11.1%
$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$169,100
Median rent / month$1,250
Owner occupied86.9%
Renter occupied13.1%
Vacant12.9%
Single-family detached94.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.0%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.69

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.5%
2000–20095.9%
1990–19993.5%
1980–198920.3%
1970–197913.9%
1960–19693.0%
1950–195912.4%
1940–19498.4%
1939 or earlier32.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.0%
2 bedrooms23.3%
3 bedrooms44.1%
4 bedrooms22.3%
5+ bedrooms5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.8%
1 vehicle27.3%
2 vehicles39.2%
3 or more30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.8%
Electricity4.0%
Propane / LP gas84.1%
Wood8.0%
No fuel used1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9554.0%
Cohabiting couple1810.2%
Male householder, no spouse3318.8%
Female householder, no spouse3017.0%
Households with children under 187542.6%
Households with seniors (65+)4324.4%
Average household size2.71

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married41.1%24.6%
Married49.3%62.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.0%3.6%
Divorced8.6%9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.3%
HS graduate 41.0%
Some college, no degree 18.4%
Associate's degree 21.6%
Bachelor's degree 13.2%
Graduate / professional 3.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.7%
Bachelor's or higher16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool10.8%
Kindergarten43.2%
Elementary school8265.1%
High school2721.4%
College / grad school129.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%
Manufacturing 19.7%
Construction 9.7%
Other services 9.3%
Professional & management 8.1%
Retail trade 7.3%
Transportation & utilities 5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%
Finance & real estate 3.9%
Public administration 3.1%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Agriculture & mining 1.2%
Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.0%
Service16.6%
Sales & office18.5%
Natural resources & construction14.3%
Production & transportation28.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.1%
Government10.4%
Self-employed3.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.0%
Carpool8.6%
Public transit0.4%
Walk3.5%
Work from home2.7%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)25.6

Poverty

All people 5.6%
Under 18 years 6.2%
18 and over 5.4%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.1%
Retirement income13.6%
Supplemental Security4.5%
Cash public assistance5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP7.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.0%
High blood pressure29.6%
High cholesterol27.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis21.8%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease5.5%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.1%
Binge drinking20.2%
No physical activity20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health11.6%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.2%
Visited dentist70.7%
Cholesterol screening89.1%
Teeth loss10.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans174.8%
Disability%
Any disability10.3%
Under 187.4%
18–64 years6.7%
65 and over30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.0%
Public insurance36.3%
No insurance5.5%
Uninsured under 193.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only46494.7%
Spanish20.4%
Other Indo-European10.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages10.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)48699.2%
Born in same state48699.2%
Born in different state42987.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen40.8%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish7314.9%
Italian285.7%
Arab255.1%
AncestryCount%
French224.5%
English51%
German30.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.9%
Internet access94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56078

What city is ZIP code 56078 in?

ZIP code 56078 is primarily assigned to Pemberton, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56078 in?

ZIP code 56078 falls within Waseca County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56078 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 56078 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56078?

The median home value in ZIP code 56078 is $169,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 56078?

ZIP code 56078 has an estimated population of 490 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56078?

The median household income in ZIP code 56078 is $72,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56078 in?

ZIP code 56078 observes the CST timezone.

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