Mazeppa, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55956
Wabasha County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,962
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $98,558
- Median income Above-median income area
- $341,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mazeppa pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55956 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55956 covers 140.1 square miles in Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,962 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55956 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,558 (20% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,995. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 2.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,600 (34% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,134.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wabasha County, so 55956 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 55956
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mazeppa, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55956.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55956, Mazeppa, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,962
Population
140.1
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55956?
43.9
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$98,558
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$47,995
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55956 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Mazeppa, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$98,558 Top 19% higher than 81% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
961housing units
961
Total Housing Units
899
Occupied Units
62
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,600
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,134
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 55956, employing approximately 135 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,869,000.
33
Businesses
135
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 24.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 15.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 55956 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55963
Pine Island (55963)
4,988 residents
- 55960
Oronoco (55960)
3,134 residents
- 55027
Goodhue (55027)
3,031 residents
- 55956 1,962
Mazeppa (55956)
1,962 residents
- 55991 1,490
Zumbro Falls (55991)
1,490 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55956 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55956 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55960
Oronoco (55960)
$130,227 median income
- 55963
Pine Island (55963)
$112,287 median income
- 55956
Mazeppa (55956)
$98,558 median income
- 55027
Goodhue (55027)
$93,043 median income
- 55991
Zumbro Falls (55991)
$82,292 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55956 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55956, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,962 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 55956 in?
ZIP code 55956 (Mazeppa) is located in Wabasha County, Minnesota. Wabasha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wabasha-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55956?
ZIP code 55956 in Mazeppa, MN has a population of 1,962 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55956?
The median household income in ZIP 55956 is $98,558, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55956?
The median home value in ZIP 55956 is $341,600, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55956?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55956 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55956?
ZIP code 55956 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55956?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55956 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55956?
In ZIP code 55956, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55956?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55956 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55956?
In ZIP code 55956, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55956?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55956 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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