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U.S. ZIP Code · MN56003

Nicollet County · Mankato, MN

Typical home value

$324,042[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.6%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+5.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+14.1%
vs metro
+12.3%
vs state
+8.8%
ZIP 56003 location in MN
Location of ZIP 56003 in MN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 56003 is worth $324,042 — 12.3% above the Mankato, MN median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.6%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,467[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Nicollet County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
15,258[3]
Median household income
$82,538[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Nicollet County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-73[5]
Moved in
1,223
Moved out
1,296

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
0
  • HOOVER ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    493 students

  • MONROE ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    405 students

  • BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    250 students

  • FUTURES PROGRAM

    Other · Grades K–12 · MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    31 students

  • Futures Sun

    Other · Grades 1–12 · MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    17 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,639
Loan principal$259,234
Down payment$64,808
Total interest paid$330,638

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,198
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
19th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
88th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 56003?
The typical home in 56003 is worth $324,042, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 56003?
Home values in 56003 are up 5.6% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 56003?
The effective property tax rate in 56003 is 1.1% — roughly $3,467 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 56003?
ZIP code 56003 has a population of 15,258 and a median household income of $82,538.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Nicollet, MN

    Typical home
    $322,232
    Gross yield
  • Good Thunder, MN

    Typical home
    $321,840
    Gross yield
  • Eagle Lake, MN

    Typical home
    $337,952
    Gross yield
  • Courtland, MN

    Typical home
    $341,239
    Gross yield
  • Mankato, MN

    Typical home
    $301,424
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • St. Peter, MN

    Typical home
    $297,166
    Gross yield

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