Zip Code 56001 — Mankato, MN
56001 is a ZIP Code associated with Mankato, MN, located within Blue Earth. 56001 ranks #1 out of 12 ZIP codes in Blue Earth County by population (and #6 out of 881 in MN). The area supports an estimated population of 51,585 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 173.9 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 56001 |
| Primary City | Mankato |
| State / Province | MN |
| County | Blue Earth |
| Total Population | 51,585 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 173.9 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
How 56001 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 56001 | Blue Earth County | MN State Average |
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| Population | 51,585 | 70,803 (Total) | 5,739,754 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 173.9 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #1 of 12 | -- | -- |
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