PlainZIP

Waldorf, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56091

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

367
7/sq mi
$56,250
Median income
$154,800
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waldorf pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56091 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56091 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waldorf, Waseca County, Minnesota, home to just 367 residents across 50.3 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56091 reports a modest median household income of $56,250 (32% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $34,373. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. The typical home here is valued at $154,800 (39% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 91.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is -. To put 56091 in local context, 2 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 56091

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waldorf, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56091.

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 56091, Waldorf, 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

367

Population

50.3

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 56091?

43.3

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$56,250

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$34,373

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56091 ranks nationally

Waldorf, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,250 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

146

Total Housing Units

124

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.9%
Renter 8.1%

$154,800

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

1954

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 56091, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,206,000.

11

Businesses

25

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 27.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 27.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 27.3%

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 56091 vs 56078 →

ZIP 56091 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 56091 ranks #3 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 56091 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 56091 ranks #3 of 3 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 6.7 mi
56068 Minnesota Lake, MN 1,087 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Waseca County

56093 standard
Waseca, MN
Pop: 12,831
56048 standard
Janesville, MN
Pop: 3,898
56072 standard
New Richland, MN
Pop: 2,389

Related Areas

Waseca County Waldorf, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56091 in? ▼
ZIP code 56091 (Waldorf) 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 56091? ▼
ZIP code 56091 in Waldorf, MN has a population of 367 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56091? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56091 is $56,250, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56091? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56091 is $154,800, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56091? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56091 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56091? ▼
ZIP code 56091 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56091? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56091 are: Wholesale trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56091? ▼
In ZIP code 56091, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56091? ▼
In ZIP code 56091, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56091? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56091 is 11.3% 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.