56082 ZIP Code — Saint Peter, MN
Nicollet County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56082 is located in Saint Peter, Minnesota, within Nicollet County. It covers approximately 124.15 square miles and serves a population of 14,544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
About ZIP code 56082
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 $246,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $77,737. 35% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
14,544
population
124.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56082 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56082
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56082. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Saint Peter | Acceptable |
| Saint Peter | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56074 Nicollet (6.7 mi)
56050 Kasota (7.8 mi)
56003 Mankato (10 mi)
56058 Le Sueur (10.6 mi)
55334 Gaylord (13.3 mi)
56017 Cleveland (14.1 mi)
56054 Lafayette (14.2 mi)
56021 Courtland (14.2 mi)
56044 Henderson (16.1 mi)
56001 Mankato (16.2 mi)
56063 Madison Lake (16.6 mi)
56055 Lake Crystal (17.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,544 |
| Population density | 117 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 124.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.65 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.3556 |
| Longitude | -94.0892 |
| 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 | 41.6% | 36.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 23.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
14,544
Population
117
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$77,737
Median household income
$34,901
Per capita income
$246,200
Median home value
$935
Median monthly rent
68.0%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
3,532
Housing units
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
341
Under 5
299
308
5–9
270
414
10–14
364
990
15–19
870
894
20–24
784
791
25–34
694
932
35–44
819
804
45–54
705
425
55–59
373
599
60–64
526
715
65–74
628
340
75–84
299
192
85+
168
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,534 | 17.4% |
| 18 and over | 12,010 | 82.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,342 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.3%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Black or African American
4.8%
Asian
1.7%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,324 | 80.3% |
| Two or more races | 888 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 802 | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 738 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 260 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 213 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 121 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.6% | 36.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 32.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 23.9% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
9.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 9.5% |
| Median income | $77,737 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
13.8%
$200k–$300k
30.6%
$300k–$500k
26.1%
$500k–$1M
7.1%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,200 |
| Median rent / month | $935 |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 64.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% |
| 3 or more | 23.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.1% |
| Electricity | 17.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,393 | 49.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 292 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 864 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,264 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,390 | 28.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,602 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.4% | 37.9% |
| Married | 37.4% | 43.1% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
13.2%
Bachelor's degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 152 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 145 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,075 | 22.9% |
| High school | 727 | 15.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,591 | 55.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.1%
Manufacturing
12.7%
Retail trade
8.3%
Construction
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Professional & management
5.7%
Public administration
5.1%
Other services
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.0% |
| Service | 23.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.8% |
| Government | 15.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.1% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 8.2% |
| Work from home | 18.6% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.7 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
14.3%
18 and over
15.6%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
16.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| High blood pressure | 24.3% |
| High cholesterol | 25.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 21.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.0% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 687 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 14.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.1% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,904 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 508 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 126 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 186 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 14 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,747 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 13,566 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 10,568 | 72.7% |
| Foreign born | 181 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 797 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 271 | 34.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,476 | 10.1% |
| Italian | 1,399 | 9.6% |
| French | 714 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 485 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 149 | 1% |
| English | 145 | 1% |
| German | 108 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 23 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.1% |
| Internet access | 90.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56082
What city is ZIP code 56082 in?
ZIP code 56082 is primarily assigned to Saint Peter, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56082 in?
ZIP code 56082 falls within Nicollet County, Minnesota.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56082?
15% of residents in ZIP code 56082 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 56082 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 56082 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 56082?
ZIP code 56082 has an estimated population of 14,544 residents, with a density of 117 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56082?
The median household income in ZIP code 56082 is $77,737, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56082 in?
ZIP code 56082 observes the CST timezone.