Winnebago, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56098
Faribault County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,124
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $147,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winnebago pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56098 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56098 covers 287.0 square miles in Winnebago, Faribault County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,124 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56098 reports a modest median household income of $69,000 (16% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,678. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $147,900 (42% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $733; owner occupancy is 77.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Faribault County, so 56098 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 56098
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winnebago, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56098.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 56098, Winnebago, 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
2,124
Population
287.0
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56098?
44.2
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
3.1%
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?
$69,000
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$37,678
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56098 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Winnebago, 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)
$69,000 28th percentile higher than 28% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Minnesota 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,008housing units
1,008
Total Housing Units
862
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,900
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$733
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 56098, employing approximately 467 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,660,000.
51
Businesses
467
Employees
$19.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 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
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ZIP 56098 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56098
Winnebago (56098)
2,124 residents
- 56010
Amboy (56010)
1,129 residents
- 56039
Granada (56039)
957 residents
- 56047 117
Huntley (56047)
117 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56098 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56098 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56039
Granada (56039)
$84,342 median income
- 56010
Amboy (56010)
$80,156 median income
- 56098
Winnebago (56098)
$69,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56098 ranks #3 of 3 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 56098, 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 (2,124 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 56098 in?
ZIP code 56098 (Winnebago) is located in Faribault County, Minnesota. Faribault County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/faribault-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56098?
ZIP code 56098 in Winnebago, MN has a population of 2,124 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56098?
The median household income in ZIP 56098 is $69,000, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56098?
The median home value in ZIP 56098 is $147,900, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56098?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56098 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56098?
ZIP code 56098 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 467 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56098?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56098 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56098?
In ZIP code 56098, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 56098?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56098 is 23.1 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 56098?
In ZIP code 56098, 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 56098?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56098 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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