ZIP code 56001: Mankato, MN
56001 is a ZIP code in Mankato, Minnesota, mainly in Blue Earth County, part of the Mankato, MN metro area. About 51,585 people live here.
- Population
- 51,585
- Median household income
- $69,531
- Typical home value
- $300,200+1.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,134gross, per month
- Median age
- 28.5
- Homeowners
- 54.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 56001 details
| City | Mankato |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Blue Earth County |
| Metro area | Mankato, MN |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 114.5 sq mi, plus 1.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 450 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 14.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 44.12817, -93.97899 |
Median rent in 56001 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $821/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $901/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,215/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,556/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,225/mo |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,157/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 56001
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56002 | Mankato, MN | 2.6 mi | — |
| 56080 | Saint Clair, MN | 6.8 mi | 672 |
| 56024 | Eagle Lake, MN | 7.0 mi | 3,647 |
| 56003 | Mankato, MN | 8.4 mi | 15,258 |
| 56037 | Good Thunder, MN | 8.6 mi | 1,374 |
| 56050 | Kasota, MN | 9.2 mi | 1,306 |
| 56063 | Madison Lake, MN | 9.9 mi | 3,221 |
| 56034 | Garden City, MN | 12.2 mi | 393 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 56001?
A typical home in ZIP code 56001 is worth about $300,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $69,531 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Minnesota average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 56001
What city is ZIP code 56001?
ZIP code 56001 is in Mankato, MN, in Blue Earth County.
What county is ZIP code 56001 in?
56001 is mainly in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 56001?
About 51,585 people live in ZIP code 56001, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 56001 in?
56001 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.