Mankato, MN — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 56001 serves a portion of Mankato, Minnesota, within Blue Earth County. This community is home to approximately 54,396 residents, with a median age of 44.1 years. The median household income of $91,874 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $330,746 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 58% owner-occupied and 42% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Mankato is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 104 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 19% and an unemployment rate of 8.3%, 56001 reflects the economic character of Blue Earth County in Minnesota.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 54,396 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 15,100 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $91,874 | ↑ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $330,746 | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 104 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | ↑ 113% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 23.6% | ↑ 107% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 19% | ↓ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 44.1 yrs | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 24,478 | — |