ZIP code 56003: Mankato, MN
56003 is a ZIP code in Mankato, Minnesota, mainly in Nicollet County, part of the Mankato, MN metro area. About 15,258 people live here.
- Population
- 15,258
- Median household income
- $82,538
- Typical home value
- $320,100+2.4% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $975gross, per month
- Median age
- 38.8
- Homeowners
- 71.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 56003 details
| City | Mankato |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Nicollet County (also partly Blue Earth County) |
| Metro area | Mankato, MN |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 44 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 347 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.9% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 15.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 44.21927, -94.09033 |
Median rent in 56003 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $934/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $789/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $993/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,455/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,135/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 56003
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56002 | Mankato, MN | 5.8 mi | — |
| 56050 | Kasota, MN | 7.6 mi | 1,306 |
| 56001 | Mankato, MN | 8.4 mi | 51,585 |
| 56074 | Nicollet, MN | 9.1 mi | 1,845 |
| 56055 | Lake Crystal, MN | 9.5 mi | 3,898 |
| 56082 | Saint Peter, MN | 9.9 mi | 14,606 |
| 56021 | Courtland, MN | 12.2 mi | 1,108 |
| 56063 | Madison Lake, MN | 13.4 mi | 3,221 |
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 56003?
A typical home in ZIP code 56003 is worth about $320,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $82,538 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Minnesota average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $320,100 homeWhat can a $82,538 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 56003
What city is ZIP code 56003?
ZIP code 56003 is in Mankato, MN, in Nicollet County.
What county is ZIP code 56003 in?
56003 is mainly in Nicollet County, Minnesota, and partly in Blue Earth County.
What is the population of ZIP code 56003?
About 15,258 people live in ZIP code 56003, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 56003 in?
56003 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.