Janesville, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56048
Waseca County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,898
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $85,532
- Median income Above-median income area
- $238,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Janesville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56048 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56048 (Janesville, MN) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.0 in 2023 to 258.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56048 covers 309.4 square miles in Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,898 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56048 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,532 (4% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,703. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 2.8%. Median home value is $238,600 (7% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $871; 87.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Waseca County, so 56048 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 56048
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Janesville, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56048.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 56048, Janesville, 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
3,898
Population
309.4
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56048?
41.9
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
1.4%
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?
$85,532
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$41,703
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56048 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Janesville, 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)
$85,532 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
1,711housing units
1,711
Total Housing Units
1,564
Occupied Units
147
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,600
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$871
Median Rent
1971
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56048 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 183 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 202 |
| 2022 | +6.4% | 215 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 238 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 258 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 56048, employing approximately 534 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,597,000.
68
Businesses
534
Employees
$31.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 20.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.4% |
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 56048 vs 56078 →
ZIP 56048 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56048
Janesville (56048)
3,898 residents
- 56096
Waterville (56096)
3,021 residents
- 56024
Eagle Lake (56024)
2,759 residents
- 56063
Madison Lake (56063)
2,724 residents
- 56028 1,372
Elysian (56028)
1,372 residents
- 56080 770
Saint Clair (56080)
770 residents
- 56078 476
Pemberton (56078)
476 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56048 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56048 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56080
Saint Clair (56080)
$105,398 median income
- 56063
Madison Lake (56063)
$102,391 median income
- 56024
Eagle Lake (56024)
$95,357 median income
- 56028
Elysian (56028)
$93,375 median income
- 56096
Waterville (56096)
$87,679 median income
- 56048
Janesville (56048)
$85,532 median income
- 56078
Pemberton (56078)
$80,208 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56048 ranks #6 of 7 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 56048, 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 (3,898 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 56048 in?
ZIP code 56048 (Janesville) is located in Waseca County, Minnesota. Waseca County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waseca-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56048?
ZIP code 56048 in Janesville, MN has a population of 3,898 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56048?
The median household income in ZIP 56048 is $85,532, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56048?
The median home value in ZIP 56048 is $238,600, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56048?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56048 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56048?
ZIP code 56048 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 534 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56048?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56048 are: Construction (14), Accommodation and food services (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56048?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56048 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 56048?
In ZIP code 56048, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 56048?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56048 is 23.0 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 56048?
In ZIP code 56048, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56048?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56048 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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