| Official Zip Code Name | Belle Plaine |
| Zip Code State | Minnesota |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Scott |
| Secondary County: | Sibley |
| Area Code | 952 |
| Current Population: | 8925 |
| Racial Majority: | White 96.21% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 91.4% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income | $66880 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $69910 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 30.2 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 778 - 1020 ft. |
| Area | 93 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 44.60332000, -93.78083300 |
The current unemployment level in 56011 is 2.2% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 3.2% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 2.5% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 4.3%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 56011 increased to 8925 from 6028 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 56011 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 56011 public schools is White. 21.3% of students in 56011 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8612 | 96.21% | 8384 | +3% |
| Black Or African American | 12 | 0.13% | 79 | -85% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.19% | 156 | -89% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 81 | 0.9% | 26 | +212% |
| Asian | 128 | 1.43% | 123 | +4% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Other Race | 26 | 0% | 26 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 130 | 1.13% | 130 | -22% |
| White | 91.4% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8925 | 6028 |
| Male Population | 50.00% | |
| Female Population | 50.00% | |
| Total Households | 3166 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 21.3% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 25.0% |
| Median Household Income | $66880 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 36.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 43.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 19.60% |
| 56011 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Minnesota District 2 | Angie Craig | Democrat |
| Minnesota District 7 | Collin Peterson | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Minnesota Congressional Districts | ||
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| Belle Plaine, MN |
Zip Code 56011 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 1 | 8 | 21 | 33 | 46 | 56 | 60 | 58 | 48 | 36 | 22 | 8 | 33 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 21 | 28 | 40 | 57 | 70 | 79 | 83 | 80 | 72 | 59 | 40 | 26 | 55 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .81 | .58 | 1.72 | 2.43 | 3.43 | 4.44 | 4.08 | 4.41 | 2.95 | 2.15 | 1.77 | .82 | 29.58 |