Mankato, MN: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Mankato, MN is an incorporated city located in Blue Earth County in the state of Minnesota. Our data estimates 62,889 residents, places it at 44.171°N, 93.977°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Mankato, MN?

What is the population of Mankato, MN?

Mankato has an estimated population of 62,889. That makes it the 16th largest of the 896 places we list in Minnesota, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Minnesota has about 648 residents, so Mankato is many dozens of times larger than a typical place in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Minnesota with a similar population include Eagan (66,372), Blaine (65,607), Eden Prairie (64,893), Coon Rapids (62,998), Burnsville (61,339). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Mankato differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Mankato?

Mankato has about 2,248 people per square mile (868 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Minnesota, it is denser than about 94% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Mankato use?

Mankato uses 2 ZIP codes: 56001, 56002. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 5 are assigned to the Upper Midwest and northern Plains (Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, the Dakotas and Wisconsin). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Mankato in?

Mankato is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Houghton, MI, about 331 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Mankato located in Minnesota?

Mankato lies in the southern part of Minnesota, at 44.171° north latitude and 93.977° west longitude. The state capital, St. Paul, is about 69 miles to the northeast. The closest listed place in another state is Estherville, IA, roughly 68 miles to the southwest, which shows how near Mankato is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Minneapolis, MN, 65 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Mankato, MN?

The closest listed place to Mankato is North Mankato, MN, 3.1 miles to the west. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Mankato in?

Mankato is in Blue Earth County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 27013. The county contains 12 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 11 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Eagle Lake (3,087), Lake Crystal (2,495), Mapleton (1,692), Madison Lake (1,174), St. Clair (824). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Mankato from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Mankato is closest to Chicago, IL at about 356 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,474 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Mankato?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Mankato: Mankato, KS (816). When you search for Mankato, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Mankato in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.

Planning a move to Mankato?

If you are weighing Mankato, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.