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Wanamingo, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55983

Goodhue County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,588
16/sq mi
$82,446
Median income
$283,600
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wanamingo pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55983 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55983 covers 99.9 square miles in Wanamingo, Goodhue County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,588 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55983 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,446 (0% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $45,385. Poverty here runs at 11.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. Housing costs here run $283,600 for a typical home value (11% above the state average), with rent averaging $692 a month; 78.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 55983 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Goodhue County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 55983

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wanamingo, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55983.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 55983, Wanamingo, 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

1,588

Population

99.9

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 55983?

35.7

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 6.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$82,446

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$45,385

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55983 ranks nationally

Wanamingo, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$82,446 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

854

Total Housing Units

805

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$283,600

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$692

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+22.4%

YoY Change (2022)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55983 have increased 22.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +9.6% 158
2019 +3.2% 163
2020 +2.9% 167
2021 +8.7% 182
2022 +22.4% 222

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 55983, employing approximately 609 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,546,000.

51

Businesses

609

Employees

$28.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 9 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 7 13.7%
Construction 6 11.8%
Manufacturing 6 11.8%
Wholesale trade 5 9.8%
Finance and insurance 5 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 55983 vs 55992 →

ZIP 55983 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55983 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55983 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 55983 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
55992 Zumbrota, MN 4,693 6.4 mi
55985 West Concord, MN 1,858 10.0 mi
55963 Pine Island, MN 4,988 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Goodhue County

55066 standard
Red Wing, MN
Pop: 18,564
55009 standard
Cannon Falls, MN
Pop: 8,030
55992 standard
Zumbrota, MN
Pop: 4,693
55946 standard
Kenyon, MN
Pop: 3,178
55027 standard
Goodhue, MN
Pop: 3,031
55089 standard
Welch, MN
Pop: 1,814

Related Areas

Goodhue County Wanamingo, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55983 in? ▼
ZIP code 55983 (Wanamingo) is located in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Goodhue County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/goodhue-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55983? ▼
ZIP code 55983 in Wanamingo, MN has a population of 1,588 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55983? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55983 is $82,446, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55983? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55983 is $283,600, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55983? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55983 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55983? ▼
ZIP code 55983 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 609 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55983? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55983 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Health care and social assistance (7), Construction (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55983? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55983 increased by 22.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55983? ▼
In ZIP code 55983, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 55983? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55983 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55983? ▼
In ZIP code 55983, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55983? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55983 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.