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Eagle Lake, MN
City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56024.
Population
3,281
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,704
ZIP codes
1
Eagle Lake and its ZIP codes
Eagle Lake at a glance
- Eagle Lake is about 24 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $96,964 a year, 9% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,500 (16% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,403 a month.
Local data for Eagle Lake, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eagle Lake, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,964
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$276,500
Median rent
$1,403/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
37.6%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,490), Norwegian Americans (618), Irish Americans (302).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blue Earth County. PPP loans are for Eagle Lake.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,405
41,483 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,864
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$449M
FY 2026, $6,502 per person
How people get to work
Eagle Lake, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eagle Lake, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
570
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
50
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eagle Lake, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Eagle Lake
1 in or overlapping Eagle Lake. Population shown
Cities near Eagle Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MankatoCity | 4.4 mi | 19.9 |
| Madison LakeCity | 4.6 mi | 1.4 |
| St. ClairCity | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| SkylineCity | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| North MankatoCity | 7.9 mi | 6.4 |
| JanesvilleCity | 9.3 mi | 1.5 |
| KasotaCity | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| ElysianCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| ClevelandCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| PembertonCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| St. PeterCity | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| Good ThunderCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| WatervilleCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| NicolletCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| MapletonCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eagle Lake, MN in?
- Eagle Lake is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Eagle Lake, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Eagle Lake include 56024.
- What is the population of Eagle Lake, MN?
- About 3,281 people live in Eagle Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eagle Lake?
- Nearby places include Mankato (4.4 mi), Madison Lake (4.6 mi), St. Clair (5.8 mi), Skyline (7.7 mi), North Mankato (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023