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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

56003

Mankato

ZIP Code 56003 is a standard zip code serving Mankato, Mankato, Minnesota (MN), in Nicollet County, United States. It has an estimated population of 14,335 with a median household income of $62,726. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $62,726

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
Minnesota (MN)
County
Nicollet
City
Mankato
Timezone
America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude
44.217200
Longitude
-94.094200

Geographic Details

Land Area
43.72 mi²
Water Area
0.38 mi²
Population Density
328.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box
44.283079°N, 44.153888°S, -94.002043°E, -94.194183°W

With 14,335 residents spread across 43.72 square miles, this area has a population density of 328.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

14,335

Population

75th percentile

$62,726

Median Income

75th percentile

$170,200

Median Home Value

65th percentile

43.72 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 56003 is $62,726, and the median home value is $170,200. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

6,249

Total Units

5,950

Occupied Units

95.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Mankato, MN.

56001

Mankato

 56002

Mankato

Similar ZIP Codes in Minnesota

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Minnesota.

55003

Bayport

$55,175

 55008

Cambridge

$53,727

 55009

Cannon Falls

$60,929

 55013

Chisago City

$67,024

 55019

Dundas

$70,104

 55027

Goodhue

$67,464

 55032

Harris

$66,146

 55033

Hastings

$69,230

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