ZIP Code 56078 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56078 compared to county averages.

Total Population

490

↓ 99.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$72,917

↑ +2.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$169,100

↓ 29.3% vs county

Median Age

33.4 yrs

↓ +6.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.4%

↑ 10.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56078 compares to Blue Earth County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56078 $73k Blue Earth $71k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56078 $169k Blue Earth $239k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

86.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,250

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56078 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$169,100
Down Payment (20%)$33,820
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,073P&I: $855 | Tax: $169 | Ins: $49
Rent (Local Median)
$1,250
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $177/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56078, sorted by distance.

56048 6.4 mi away waseca county 56080 6.8 mi away blue earth county 56024 10.8 mi away blue earth county 56001 13.6 mi away blue earth county 56063 15.0 mi away blue earth county 56028 15.4 mi away le sueur county 56096 18.4 mi away le sueur county 56050 20.2 mi away le sueur 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 56078 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.