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Mankato, MN

ZIP Code 56001

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Blue Earth County

Population
50,524
Median Income
$65,317
Home Value
$249,400
Livability
68/100
Total Population
50,524
Median Household Income
$65,317
Median Home Value
$249,400
Median Rent
$1,022

Key Insights

What the data tells us about this area

Safety score of 49/100 suggests higher crime rates. Consider additional safety precautions.

Median age of 28 years indicates a younger, dynamic community with potential for growth.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Population Density
50,524 residents
Median Age
28.3 years
Safety Score
49/100
Below average safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
68
Fair
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
100/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
49/100
Education
25/100
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Employment
62/100
Housing
97/100
Weather
69/100

Data Sources & Accuracy

Official Government Data:Demographics and housing statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau API (American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Weather and climate data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) API with official climate normals from the nearest weather station. Crime statistics are from the FBI Crime Data Explorer API, with county-level data when available, otherwise state-level official data.
Modeled Estimates:Schools and some economic indicators are currently modeled using statistical methods based on national averages and regional patterns. For critical decisions, verify with official sources:

Learn more about our data sources and methodology on our Data Sources page.

Location Map

Mankato, MN 56001

Coordinates: 44.0615°, -94.0031°Open in Google Maps

Cost of Living

Compared to national average (100 = US average)

Overall Cost Index
89
Lower than avg
100 = US National Average

Cost Index by Category

Housing
72
Below avg
Transportation
97
Average
Healthcare
99
Average
Groceries
96
Average
Utilities
98
Average
Overall
89
Below avg

Economy & Employment

Job market and economic indicators

Labor Force
3,156,875,000
Employment Rate
96.4%
Avg. Commute
22 min
Work From Home
12%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Healthcare & Social Assistance
18.9%
Professional Services
17.4%
Retail Trade
15.3%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Education
10.4%
Total Employed
3,043,312,000
Total Unemployed
113,563,000
Unemployment Rate
3.6%

Nearby ZIP Codes

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Demographics Overview

Comprehensive population statistics and demographic breakdown

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Distribution

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Median Age
28.3 years
Per Capita Income
$33,654
Poverty Rate
19.2%

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