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Waseca, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56093

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

12,831
28/sq mi
$73,038
Median income
$221,100
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56093 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56093 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 464.9 square miles in Waseca, Waseca County, Minnesota. The area is home to 12,831 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56093 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56093 sits at $73,038 (11% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $34,477. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $221,100 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $906 per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56093 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56093 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 56093

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56093.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56093, Waseca, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,831

Population

464.9

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56093?

39.7

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$73,038

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$34,477

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56093 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,038 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,209

Total Housing Units

4,996

Occupied Units

213

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$221,100

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$906

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56093 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.1% 147
2021 +13.3% 167
2022 +11.6% 186
2023 +9.7% 204
2024 +9.3% 223

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 305 business establishments in ZIP 56093, employing approximately 3,404 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,527,000.

305

Businesses

3,404

Employees

$173.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 44 14.4%
Retail trade 40 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 38 12.5%
Construction 36 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 33 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 7.5%
Finance and insurance 21 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 18 5.9%
Manufacturing 14 4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.0%
Wholesale trade 8 2.6%
Information 3 1.0%
Educational services 3 1.0%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56093 in? ▼
ZIP code 56093 (Waseca) 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 56093? ▼
ZIP code 56093 in Waseca, MN has a population of 12,831 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56093? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56093 is $73,038, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56093? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56093 is $221,100, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56093? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56093 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56093? ▼
ZIP code 56093 has 305 business establishments employing approximately 3,404 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56093? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56093 are: Health care and social assistance (44), Retail trade (40), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56093? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56093 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 56093? ▼
In ZIP code 56093, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 56093? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56093 is 20.6 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 56093? ▼
In ZIP code 56093, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56093? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56093 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Waseca, MN

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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