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Wabasso, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56293

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

1,223
6/sq mi
$67,396
Median income
$170,500
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wabasso pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56293 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56293 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wabasso, Redwood County, Minnesota, home to just 1,223 residents across 218.4 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56293 reports a modest median household income of $67,396 (18% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $34,377. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. The typical home here is valued at $170,500 (33% below the state average); renters pay a median of $650 monthly, and 81.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Redwood County, letting you compare 56293 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 56293

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wabasso, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56293.

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 56293, Wabasso, 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

1,223

Population

218.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56293?

45.1

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$67,396

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$34,377

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56293 ranks nationally

Wabasso, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,396 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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

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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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

477

Total Housing Units

436

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$170,500

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$650

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 56293, employing approximately 367 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,641,000.

41

Businesses

367

Employees

$19.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 6 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 14.6%
Construction 5 12.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 12.2%
Manufacturing 4 9.8%
Retail trade 3 7.3%
Finance and insurance 3 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.3%

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 56293 vs 56287 →

ZIP 56293 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 56293 ranks #2 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 56293 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 56293 ranks #3 of 4 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
56287 Seaforth, MN 81 5.0 mi
56294 Wanda, MN 84 7.5 mi
56283 Redwood Falls, MN 6,636 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Redwood County

56283 standard
Redwood Falls, MN
Pop: 6,636
56266 standard
Morgan, MN
Pop: 1,628
56152 standard
Lamberton, MN
Pop: 1,507
56180 standard
Walnut Grove, MN
Pop: 1,408
56214 standard
Belview, MN
Pop: 725
56292 standard
Vesta, MN
Pop: 636

Related Areas

Redwood County Wabasso, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56293 in? ▼
ZIP code 56293 (Wabasso) is located in Redwood County, Minnesota. Redwood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/redwood-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56293? ▼
ZIP code 56293 in Wabasso, MN has a population of 1,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56293? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56293 is $67,396, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56293? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56293 is $170,500, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56293? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56293 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56293? ▼
ZIP code 56293 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 367 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56293? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56293 are: Wholesale trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56293? ▼
In ZIP code 56293, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 56293? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56293 is 18.6 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 56293? ▼
In ZIP code 56293, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56293? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56293 is 7.6% 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.