Minnesota · City Profile

Eagle Lake, MN

ZIP codes
1
Population
3,559
Median income
$87,227
Median home value
$248,200

Eagle Lake sits in Blue Earth, Minnesota, and is covered by 1 ZIP code tabulation area. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 3,559 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Eagle Lake has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $248,200 and median asking rent runs around $1,363 per month. Median household income hovers around $87,227. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Eagle Lake

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
56024 Blue Earth 3,559 $87,227 $248,200

Thinking about relocating to Eagle Lake?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $248,200, and median rent is $1,363. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.