ZIP Code 56001: Population, Income, Housing

State: MN
Total population: 51,585 Household income: $69,531 Rent: $1,134

Overview

Total population
51,585
Rent
$1,134
Year built
1981
Household income
$69,531
Per capita income
$35,795
Poverty rate
19%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.3 persons
Rent over 30% of income
46.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Minnesota
County
Blue Earth County
City
Mankato
Total population
51,585
Adults over 25
28,395
Total households
20,350
Household size
2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$69,531
Per capita income
$35,795
Poverty rate
19%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
46.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,134
Year built
1981
Households that rent
45.9%
Households that own
54.1%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
83.3%
Black
6.2%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
5.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
5%
Not Hispanic or Latino
95%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
25,314 (91.8%)
Commute time to work
14 mins
Work from home
2,260 (8.2%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
26.8%
High school graduate or GED
23%
Some college or associate degree
14.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
35.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 56001 with: Blue Earth County, MN Minnesota United States

ZIP 56001

Total population51,585
Rent$1,134
Year built1981
Household income$69,531
Per capita income$35,795
Poverty rate19%
Unemployment rateN/A

Blue Earth County, MN

Total population69,871
Rent$1,123
Year built1978
Household income$74,477
Per capita income$37,155
Poverty rate15.7%
Unemployment rate2.2%

Minnesota State

Total population5,739,445
Rent$1,280
Year built1979
Household income$89,062
Per capita income$48,237
Poverty rate9.3%
Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP56001 CountyBlue Earth, MNStateMinnesotaCountryUnited States
Total population51,58569,8715,739,445334,922,499
Rent$1,134$1,123$1,280$1,413
Year built1981197819791980
Household income$69,531$74,477$89,062$80,734
Per capita income$35,795$37,155$48,237$44,673
Poverty rate19%15.7%9.3%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A2.2%3%4%

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Summary for 56001

Rent & Income

In 56001, the typical monthly rent is $1,134 and the typical household income is $69,531. Rent here is lower than Minnesota, and household income is lower than Minnesota. The estimated poverty rate is 19%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 45.9% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 46.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 35.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 56001 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 56001 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 56001 compares in Minnesota (50 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,134 6 / 50 from lower rent $883 – $2,001
Household income $69,531 47 / 50 from higher income $51,966 – $155,430
Poverty rate 19% 48 / 50 from lower poverty 2.5% – 36.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Minnesota with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 56001

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 6th out of 50 ZIP Codes in Minnesota. Across Minnesota, figures vary from $883 in ZIP 56401 up to $2,001 in ZIP 55347.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 56001 stands 47th out of 50 ZIP Codes. Throughout Minnesota, numbers span from $51,966 in ZIP 55414 up to $155,430 in ZIP 55347.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 48th out of 50 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.5% in ZIP 55347 up to 36.4% in ZIP 55414.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 56001 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,134 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 56001

Annual Household Income: $69,531

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 56001

Estimated Rate: 19%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 56001

In ZIP Code 56001, households that rent: 9,347 (45.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 9,347 45.9%
Owner-Occupied 11,003 54.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 56001

In ZIP Code 56001, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,369 (46.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 4,369 46.7%
Other renter households 4,978 53.3%
Total renter households 9,347 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 56001

Less than High School: 7,606 people (26.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,529 people (23%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,181 people (14.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,079 people (35.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 28,395

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.