ZIP Code 56024 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56024 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,559

↓ 94.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$87,227

↑ +23.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$248,200

↑ +3.8% vs county

Median Age

33.2 yrs

↓ +5.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

↑ 12.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56024 compares to Blue Earth County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56024 $87k Blue Earth $71k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56024 $248k Blue Earth $239k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

25.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

70.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,363

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56024 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$248,200
Down Payment (20%)$49,640
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,575P&I: $1255 | Tax: $248 | Ins: $72
Rent (Local Median)
$1,363
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $212/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56024, sorted by distance.

56063 4.9 mi away blue earth county 56080 4.9 mi away blue earth county 56048 7.6 mi away waseca county 56028 8.5 mi away le sueur county 56078 10.8 mi away blue earth county 56096 13.9 mi away le sueur county 56016 36.6 mi away freeborn county 56045 41.6 mi away freeborn 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 56024 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.