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Mankato, MN
City in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56001.
Population
45,473
Land area
19.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,287
ZIP codes
1
Mankato and its ZIP codes
Mankato at a glance
- Mankato is about 32 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 22nd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $66,873, 25% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,700 (21% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,132 a month.
Local data for Mankato, MN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools27
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks20
- Post Offices6
- Parks34
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants200
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment12
- Private Schools6
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Mankato, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,873
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$261,700
Median rent
$1,132/mo
Homeownership
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
35.1%
Median age
26.5
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (16,523), Norwegian Americans (4,826), Irish Americans (3,973).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blue Earth County. PPP loans are for Mankato.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 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
PPP loans
$188M
1,898 loans, 22,127 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mankato, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mankato, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mankato, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Mankato
1 in or overlapping Mankato. Population shown
Cities near Mankato
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North MankatoCity | 3.6 mi | 6.4 |
| SkylineCity | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 4.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Madison LakeCity | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| St. ClairCity | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| KasotaCity | 8.6 mi | 1.2 |
| St. PeterCity | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| Good ThunderCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ClevelandCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| NicolletCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake CrystalCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| JanesvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| PembertonCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ElysianCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| MapletonCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mankato, MN in?
- Mankato is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Mankato, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mankato include 56001.
- What is the population of Mankato, MN?
- About 45,473 people live in Mankato, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mankato?
- Nearby places include North Mankato (3.6 mi), Skyline (3.7 mi), Eagle Lake (4.4 mi), Madison Lake (8.3 mi), St. Clair (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023