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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
$85,532
Median income
$238,600
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $41,703. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. Median home value sits at $238,600 (7% below the state average), median rent at $871 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.5%.

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. To put 56048 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Waseca 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 56048

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Janesville, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56048.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 56048?

41.9

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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

$41,703

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56048 ranks nationally

Janesville, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,532 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,711

Total Housing Units

1,564

Occupied Units

147

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$238,600

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$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

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ZIP 56048 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 56048 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 56048 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 56048 ranks #6 of 7 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
56078 Pemberton, MN 476 6.4 mi
56028 Elysian, MN 1,372 9.1 mi
56080 Saint Clair, MN 770 6.8 mi
56024 Eagle Lake, MN 2,759 7.6 mi
56063 Madison Lake, MN 2,724 10.1 mi
56096 Waterville, MN 3,021 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Waseca County

56093 standard
Waseca, MN
Pop: 12,831
56072 standard
New Richland, MN
Pop: 2,389
56091 standard
Waldorf, MN
Pop: 367

Related Areas

Waseca County Janesville, MN Minnesota

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.

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