ZIP Code 56001 Demographics

Blue Earth County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56001 compared to county averages.

Total Population

50,524

↓ 26.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$65,317

↓ 7.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$249,400

↑ +4.3% vs county

Median Age

28.3 yrs

↑ 9.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

↓ +6.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56001 compares to Blue Earth County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56001 $65k Blue Earth $71k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56001 $249k Blue Earth $239k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

24.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

54.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,022

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56001 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$249,400
Down Payment (20%)$49,880
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,583P&I: $1261 | Tax: $249 | Ins: $73
Rent (Local Median)
$1,022
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $561/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56001, sorted by distance.

56080 7.0 mi away blue earth county 56003 7.8 mi away nicollet county 56037 8.6 mi away blue earth county 56050 9.3 mi away le sueur county 56034 12.4 mi away blue earth county 56048 13.1 mi away waseca county 56078 13.6 mi away blue earth county

About Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 69,022. The county's median household income is $70,906 and median home value is $239,200. ZIP code 56001 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Blue Earth County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.