North Mankato
City in Nicollet County, Minnesota

North Mankato is a city in Nicollet County, Minnesota, with 14,275 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 781 ft (238 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Skyline, 2.9 miles S.
- 14,275residents (2020 Census)
- 781 ftelevation · 238 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.8 km²
- 2,202 / sq mipopulation density
- 56003ZIP code
About North Mankato
North Mankato ( man-KAY-toh) is a city in Nicollet and Blue Earth Counties, Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,275 at the 2020 census. North Mankato is situated on the north bank of the Minnesota River, across from the larger city of Mankato.
Most of North Mankato is in Nicollet County, but a small part extends into Blue Earth County. It is neighbored to the south across the Minnesota River by Mankato. The two cities have a combined population of 58,763. North Mankato is the second largest city in the Mankato, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and was listed as a principal city of the MSA until September 2018.
North Mankato was incorporated as a village on December 19, 1898. U.S. Highways 14 and 169 and Minnesota State Highway 60 are three of the city's main routes.
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Living in North Mankato
- Median household income
- $80,791
- Median home value
- $262,100
- Median rent
- $973/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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North Mankato had 14,275 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,275 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,202 per sq mi (850 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Mankato at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Nicollet County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,275 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.48 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1827° N, 94.0411° W |
| ZIP code | 56003 |
| Official website | northmankato.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2747068 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Mankato
- Skyline2.9 mi S
- Mankato3.3 mi E
- Eagle Lake8.0 mi E
- Kasota8.4 mi NE
- Nicollet9.7 mi NW
- Lake Crystal10.4 mi SW
- St. Peter10.8 mi N
- St. Clair11.3 mi SE
- Garden City11.3 mi SW
- Madison Lake11.6 mi E
- Good Thunder12.2 mi S
- Cleveland14.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Mankato
What county is North Mankato in?
North Mankato is in Nicollet County, Minnesota.
What is the population of North Mankato, MN?
14,275 people lived in North Mankato at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Mankato, MN?
The ZIP code of North Mankato is 56003.
What is the elevation of North Mankato?
781 feet (238 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Mankato?
Skyline (2.9 mi), Mankato (3.3 mi), Eagle Lake (8.0 mi), Kasota (8.4 mi), Nicollet (9.7 mi).
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