ZIP Code 56001 Demographics & Data

Mankato, MN (ZIP Code 56001) Data Profile

Minnesota

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 56001

ZIP Code 56001 is associated with the city of Mankato in Minnesota (Blue Earth County) in the U.S. An estimated 94.3% in this Minnesota region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $28,221. The median household income is $52,053, while about 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 56001 is approximately 28.0 years, and 15.6% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 48,397.

Population in 56001

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 56001 is 48,397.

Mankato, MN

The 56001 ZIP Code is associated with Mankato, MN in Blue Earth County.

Area Codes associated with 56001

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 56001 include 507.

Sunrise / Sunset in 56001

Sunrise: 7:37 am
Sunset: 4:37 pm
Sunrise in 56001 7:37 am
Sunrise in 56001 4:37 pm

Weather forecast for 56001

This Afternoon's forecast for 56001: Sunny. High near 19, with temperatures falling to around 9 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

Current air quality in 56001

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 56001 Good

Internet in 56001

Approximately 85.4% of households in ZIP Code 56001 have broadband Internet service, while about 93.3% have a computer.

Gender in 56001

The gender split in ZIP Code 56001 is an estimated 50.0% male and approximately 50.0% female.

Health Insurance in 56001

Approximately 7.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 56001 (Mankato, MN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 56001

The median household income in ZIP Code 56001 is $52,053, while the region's mean household income is $71,075. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,221. The per capita income in ZIP Code 56001 of $28,221 is approximately 24.99% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $37,625. An estimated 8.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 6.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.0% of the population in 56001 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.7% of 56001 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 56001. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 56001

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.6%
$200,000 or more per year 3.7%

Education levels in ZIP Code 56001

In ZIP Code 56001, 94.3% of the population graduated high school, while 38.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.5% in this Blue Earth County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 56001

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 23.5%
Some college, no degree 20.8%
Associate's degree 11.3%
Bachelor's degree 24.4%
Graduate or professional degree 14.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 56001. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 56001

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 56001, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 4.1% of 56001 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 56001 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.0%), followed by Black or African American (6.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 56001. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 56001

Industry Percent
White 91.0%
Black or African American 6.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 56001

Residents of ZIP Code 56001 are younger than average. The median age of 28.0 years in ZIP Code 56001 is approximately 26.51% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.4% of the population in 56001 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 56001 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 56001. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 56001

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.2%
5 to 9 years 5.3%
10 to 14 years 4.7%
15 to 19 years 10.0%
20 to 24 years 20.4%
25 to 34 years 13.6%
35 to 44 years 9.6%
45 to 54 years 8.4%
55 to 59 years 4.8%
60 to 64 years 5.3%
65 to 74 years 6.6%
75 to 84 years 4.2%
85 years and over 1.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 56001 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 56001. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 56001

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 56001 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 56001 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 56001 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 56001

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 56001. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 56001. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 56001

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 56001

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 56001, an estimated 18.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 3.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Blue Earth County region.

Age of Housing in 56001

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 17.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 10.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 18.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 56001. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 56001

In 56001, 71.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.6 minutes. Approximately 32.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 56001 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 56001 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 56001. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 56001

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.2%
Construction 5.0%
Manufacturing 11.7%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Retail trade 12.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.2%
Information 2.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 32.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.5%
Other services, except public administration 3.9%
Public administration 1.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 56001

In ZIP Code 56001, 91.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes. Lastly, 2.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Blue Earth County region.

Language Spoken in 56001

Language Spoken Percent
English only 91.2%
Spanish 2.6%
Other Indo-European languages 2.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.5%
Other languages 2.7%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 56001. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 56001 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 56001 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.84 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.48% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 56001. This visualizes electricity rates in 56001 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 56001

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 56001 11.48¢/kWh 8.73¢/kWh 6.83¢/kWh
Minnesota 17.1¢/kWh 13.19¢/kWh 9.79¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 56001

Month ZIP Code 56001 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.52 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.17 3 6.31
Mar 4.74 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.45 5.13 7.3
May 5.43 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.91 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.38 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.08 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.47 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.67 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.53 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.68 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 56001. This visualizes solar power levels in 56001 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.