ZIP code 56001
Where is ZIP code 56001?
Mankato, Minnesota
Blue Earth County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56001 belongs to Mankato, Minnesota in Blue Earth County. 56001 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 507. About 51,585 people live in the 56001 area, where the median household income is $69,531. The closest ZIP codes are 56002 (Mankato, 0.7 mi northwest), 56024 (Eagle Lake, 6.2 mi east) and 56003 (Mankato, 6.5 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 56001 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mankato |
| Also accepted | Skyline |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Blue Earth County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 507 |
| Coordinates | 44.1538, -93.996 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 560 |
Population and income in 56001
| Population | 51,585 · higher than 99% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 450 · higher than 82% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 28.5 years · lower than 97% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $69,531 · lower than 71% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,795 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $276,700 · higher than 63% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,134 a month |
| Housing units | 21,959 |
| Households | 20,350 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 54% / 46% |
| Land area | 114.51 sq mi (plus 1.44 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56001. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56001
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56002 | Mankato, MN | 0.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 56024 | Eagle Lake, MN | 6.2 mi E | Standard |
| 56003 | Mankato, MN | 6.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 56080 | Saint Clair, MN | 8.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 56050 | Kasota, MN | 9.4 mi N | Standard |
| 56063 | Madison Lake, MN | 9.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 56055 | Lake Crystal, MN | 11.3 mi W | Standard |
| 56037 | Good Thunder, MN | 11.5 mi S | Standard |
| 56034 | Garden City, MN | 11.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 56074 | Nicollet, MN | 12.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 56082 | Saint Peter, MN | 12.5 mi N | Standard |
| 56017 | Cleveland, MN | 14.2 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56001 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56001
123 MAIN ST
MANKATO MN 56001
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SKYLINE as the city name for 56001. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56001-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Mankato, MN
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56001?
- 56001 is a Mankato, Minnesota ZIP code. Skyline is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 56001 in?
- ZIP code 56001 is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56001 in?
- 56001 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56001?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56001 use area code 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56001?
- About 51,585 people live in ZIP code 56001, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56001?
- The median household income in 56001 is $69,531 a year, lower than 71% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56001?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56001 are 56002 (Mankato, 0.7 miles), 56024 (Eagle Lake, 6.2 miles), 56003 (Mankato, 6.5 miles) and 56080 (Saint Clair, 8.5 miles).